Yes. Sex and the frequency of sex is the glue that holds a relationship together.

I disagree on the glue part, I think trust, sincerity and communication hold a relationship together.

Yes, but if any of the three things you mentioned start falling apart the frequency of sex will decline :)

And that’s fine. Its one of the great things about individualism

Thats true

Sex is a part of the relationship. But, trying to equate it to other parts of a loving relationship, just don't fly. A huge amount of factors contribute to the success or failure of a relationship.

Good sex is GREAT!!

Bad sex is still pretty good.

No sex....ain't a good thing.

Good cooking skills are a must as well. And the ability to do my taxes is a major plus. {/b]

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I agree with user in here that Communication N Connection holds tha key for a great relationship

Lazy, raw, angry, quickie, desperate, all about me/you, passionate and I loving you so much sex are all forms of communication and can strengthen the connection between two people.

Not everyone is able express themselves in words but can express themselves in the way that they have sex/make love.

There is the initial physical attraction, where the hormones star raging, but the key to a lasting relationship is not sex.. its the communication, and bonding.. finding out all the little things your partner likes, show him or her everyday how special they are to you.Make time to spend quality time with each other. Yes, sex is great, but its only a small part of building a lasting relationship.If the person you were with was, say, in an accident, and unable to have sex.. would you leave because your needs arent being fulfilled, or would you remain a loving companion?

No, of course not because sex isn't just about a person’s ability to penetrate his/her partner.

I'm not dismissing all the other elements that help build a committed relationship but if asked what is the most important aspect to me, I would say sex.

I respect that. But for me the most important part is the friendship and sharing. But that's my own humble opinion.

It's not the major thing to having a good relationship but it does play a big part of having a relationship.

I feel like sex is many different things in a relationship so there will be times when it is love expression, other times comfort, relief, self gratification, procreation, relaxation so forth and so on.

The expectation that it will always be this perfect experience hearts and flowers orgasmic wonder is just not realistic.

I do think mutually satisfying sex is pretty critical to a relationship and a good indicator or how healthy a committed relationship is.

All that said in a new relationship if BOTH people are not comfortable with the implications, intimacy, or complications that can come from being sexually active if it is "forced" even subtally then I would take that as a real red flag about the person I was getting involved with. They are a person who is not going to have the self control, selflessness, or committment to your best interest or their own because the relation is built on a lie.

If the abscence of sex in a relationship for a resonable period given the conditions kills it then it is already terminal.

Same goes for useing sex as a power play.

Trust and bonding are the glue, sex is the paper. Personally though I don't think it's the main part , that goes to trust, the other is reliability. If you can rely on someone then the relationship will last.