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Men initiate sex more than three times as often as women do in a long-term, heterosexual relationship. However, previous research shows that sex happens far more often whenever the woman takes the initiative, suggesting that it is the woman who thus sets the limits to a greater extent than men do.
Psychologists at NTNU have investigated what other factors play a role for frequency of intercourse in couples in long-term relationships.
Two factors are decisive in how often women take the initiative at all.
Attitudes to casual sex
[...]Got to have passion[...]The study included 92 couples aged 19 to 30. Relationships varied in length from one month to nine years, with an average of just under two years. The couples had sex two to three times a week on average.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/nuos-ptl051319.php
(Score: 4, Insightful) by Snow on Friday May 24 2019, @03:16PM
Marriage can be a beautiful thing.
Look at Gaaark for example. He's crazy about his wife. He's lucky to have her and she's lucky to have him.
It's not all about the sex. Having a partner to go through life with and share joy and misfortune with is a gift. Knowing someone has your back is amazing.
I think that many people get married for the wrong reasons. I feel you should get married because you cannot imagine a scenario where you wouldn't want this person in your life. If they cheat on you, lose their job, get sick, stop wanting sex -- that you would still want to be with them in some major way. Your wife should be your best friend and life partner. A teammate that together you navigate the world.
Personally, I would not be happy without a committed relationship. What is the point in life if you don't have someone to share it with? I want someone I can tell about the mundane things that happen, and someone what will comfort me when I'm beaten down.