Do romantic relationships need to be sexual in order to be successful?

My parents have been together since they were in high school and they only started sleeping together after they are married which is 8 years after they started dating. 8 years of relationship without sex is a long one and just proves that sex is not the main key to a happy relationship! So no worries   reply

nah, you're perfectly fine just the way you are !! i'm in a gay, platonic relationship and there isn't anything sexual involved ; and, get this, my bf and i are perfectly happy. the people who say a "good" relationship *needs* sex, are obviously wrong, don't listen to them and conform to their ideals. everyone is different. just be you !! don't p......   reply

ima just be real with ya since nobody else is. It literally depends on who you're with. For some the lack of sex might annoy them and keep in mind keeping your partner sexually satisfied is needed for some. For someone else they might not care at all and just want love. So it could go either way. Stop worrying about it and just go date already. See......   reply

You are completely valid, please do not worry!   reply

not at all. don't worry about it, every one has a different opinion on what makes a 'good' relationship, but it really depends on communicating with your partner about your boundaries! everyone loves differently, so don't stress about it   reply

I don't understand with people who think relationship only matter if it revolved around sex. Don't let other people's comment decide who you really are, you are what you believe in. And as a fellow Ace, I am here for you ^_^   1 reply

I've had relationships and i had both kind of relationship (with and w/o sexual things) but the thing is, good relationship comes from communication and understanding (and personality tbh). It does add flavor but someone can be good in bed but bad at handling relationships ╮(￣▽￣)╭ That was my opinion tho others might say otherwise. Anyw......   reply

Im like you as well, I have a low libido and I have a partner. Although sex is not a major factor it is still a part, its like a different kind of intimate moment that you and your partner shares. Well as for me, my partner really didnt mind much if we dont have sex in a week or such as long as we cuddle and give kisses.   reply

Nope, but it's harder to find someone who will be with you till the end without sexual intercourse involved. I'm asexual and I haven't been in a relationship since I can't fulfill my partner's desires, especially if he's into that stuff.   reply

Okay since no one is talking about this, I will. Sex is not something extraneous to romantic relationships. It is an organic part of relationship, it's not only for procreation. Sex helps strengthen the bond between lovers and gives them physical and emotional release. It makes the body feel good, compounds the emotional bonding and releases pent u......   reply