I guess it's up to you to decide how important this is. Sex helps bring couples together, and create more intimacy, which is necessary for a healthy relationship. I don't know why Christians would avoid a healthy relationship in the Age of Birth Control, but that's the way they are.
Sexual differences are one of the top 3 reasons why couples break up or get divorced.
I have a long time interest in psychology, specializing in relationship dynamics for 30 years.
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