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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think my parents had/have a sexless relationship. They were excellent co parents, financial partners and ran a household together wonderfully. As a kid it bothered me that they didn’t kiss and hold hands. Or go on dates or vacations by themselves.

I am SO glad they stayed married!!!!! They were both able to be at my graduations, they were both able to be there for me when I gave birth and had newborns (my friends with divorced parents either fought or didn’t come together at the same time to visit) and now that they’re 70+, they care for each other. I’m so glad as an adult I only have 2 holidays (1 in-law, 1 my parents) instead of 4. I love how my parents support each other through hospitalizations and illnesses. Recently my parent had an emergency surgery and flew to another city for it. I love them but no way could I have dropped my 3 kids and work easily for a week to be there. Glad my dad was able to fly and stay in a hotel there with her.

Their lack of romantic affection didn’t affect me. I married a wonderful man (just like my dad!) and have a romantic, affectionate marriage. We do prioritize our marriage though

I think it would be selfish to divorce for lack of sex. But I also think it’s selfish to not have sex with your partner. How selfish can you be to not be able to do it once a week?[/quote]

I’m confused as to why you think your parents had/have a sexless marriage. Usually, a couple that are close are not sexless.

My DH is not super emotional, and is not super physically affectionate in casual ways, but this does not mean he doesn’t have a sex drive. [/quote]

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