So a topic I figured that is always good to talk about is sex! If a person in a relationship doesn't want sex and the other does the question I ask is can that relationhip work. If there is to be no physical activity than what separates yout relationship from a friendship?

I'm sure that a relationship can work without sex. But if one person wants sex and the other person doesn't than it can not work. It only works it to two people agree on whether or not to have sex.

YES IT CAN!

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If one person wants to have sex and the other person doesn't, other factors need to be taken into account. Does this couple love each other? Do they enjoy spending time together even though it's not having sex? Does the person who wants sex respect his/her partner's choice?
You don't have to have sex to be "together," so I don't believe that without a couple can only ever be friends, but I do think that you should be as close as friends to be a couple in the first place. Think about it: most of the time you're not having sex, so other things can take a higher priority.
Sex is great, but a deep relationship shouldn't revolve around it. Personally, I would probably get tired of waiting for sex with my partner, and I don't know how much it would strain the relationship.
So, my opinion: It depends on the people in the relationship.

Of course you can be in a relationship with one person wanting sex and the other one that does not. If you cannot make it work than it was not supposed to work. That is how it was done before our generation so it can be done now as well with healthy relationships as the result.

Yes it can work! I'm in a relationship right now without sex and everything is going great. It's not that either of us don't want to have sex, it's just the fact that we don't think we're ready for everything that comes along with having sex. But we both love each other and willing to do just about anything for each other. We made the choice together, and we're both really happy.

I don't think any relationship can work if one person wants something and the other does not. If a compromise cannot be reach, if understanding cannot be met, the relationship is doomed. So I would say the same goes for the situation with sex.

Question: Do you mean a relationship in general, or marriage?

I will address both.
In a regular relationship, I have seen some couples (including myself) abstain from having sex, because we realize that sex is not the most important thing in a relationship. Sure, everyone loves a little physical contact, but it's not really necessary. As for my relationship, I like to think my fiance and I have something very meaningful--so meaningful, in fact, that we don't really need sex.
So yes, a relationship can work without sex. There's always the temptation, but it can work.

Now as for marriage...
I've honestly not heard of a marriage without sex. People argue over sex a lot, same as money. One person may feel they are not being fulfilled enough, which can lead to fights and/or infidelity.
The thing is, people sort of expect sex when they get married. So, I'm not entirely sure how well a marriage would work without it.
I know marital sex occurs a lot less as the years go on in a marriage, for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the relationship/marriage reaches a point where sex just isn't necessary or wanted (maybe old people? Not that anyone wants to think about that...)

What is the differnece between a friendship and an intimate relationship without the intimacy? I really dont know, promise of commitment I guess. I am sure a nonsexual relationship can work for a while, but in order to be on the most personal, and highest level possible with someone, I think sex is necessary. It isnt just about the physical temptation, but when two people have sex, there is nothing more powerful or anything that can make them closer together.

That is not to say that people who are together and wait to have sex until they are married wont last. But that isnt a relationship without sex. Just because two people arent having sex, doesnt mean that it is not something that they discuss and never intend on doing.

And, I dont think this is a surprise considering I have a kid, but my fiance and I had sex before we were married and honestly, I dont regret that. It only made us more sure that we are making the right decision to get married. I couldnt imagine getting married and then finding out we didnt have a physical connection.

It is all a matter of personal choices and compromise. Every relationship is different, but at the same time, human nature tends to be pretty consistent.

yes it is possible to work if the two can come to an agreement to wait. Otherwise the partner that wants to have sex may cheat.

Maybe if they both don't want to have sex then it can work..but if one of the two in the relationship does want to have sex then chances are that it wont work.

I think this depends on what type of relationship you are talking about. If you are just dating or engaged, it would probably work out fine because the other person knows that you will eventually have sex, either after you get to know each other better or after you are married.

Now if you are already married, it will probably not work out. It depends on your partner and how they feel about not getting sex. It could cause a huge strain on the marriage and eventually the other person will either file for divorce or start cheating. I could not imagine being married to someone and not having an intimate relationship.

I think sometimes it can sometimes it can't. I think it depends on the people in the relationship. If the one who wants the sex cares enough about that person to wait and not cheat, then yes because a relationship shouldn't be based on sex. Usually though if another wants to have sex it can end up in cheating, it all depends on the people and how much sex is a part of ones life.

I think that it needs to depend on the two people in the relationship. I do believe that a relationship can work without sex, however it needs to be agreed with both of the partners. Just like many of you said, if the one of the persons wants sex but the other is not ready for it, than i believe sooner or later it will end. I believe one of the main points for a relationship to work is communication, and as well it involves with sex. You and your partner must have a good communication to make the relationship to grow and work

If a couple has opposing opinions about having sex then the relationship cannot work but that doesn`t mean that all sexless(if it`s a word) relationships cannot.

Sex is nothing but the physical demonstration of your feelings for another. It is not a necesity, for most(if you believe in sexaholics) but rather an act of pleasure to satisfy one or both parties.

So, can a relationship work without sex?

Yes, because there are many other ways of satisfying your partner, and achieving the type of pleasure that comes along with intercourse. You just have to work at it.

I think that relationships should work without sex!

Marriage is the best thing.

Sex can either make or brake the relationship.

Well, on the other hand, how will one know for sure if they're gay, if they abstain? It sounds silly, but there are people who don't realize it because they've been suppressing their feelings.

I know a relationship can work without sex. The difference is the way you feel about each other, how open you are, you two kiss and touch, there's a whole new level and difference between friends and relationships. As far as disagreement goes it becomes difficult. I experienced it in my last relationship and ended up getting really hurt from it. My advice is go and stick with what you believe and feel. Don't let anyone influence it, especially for all the wrong reasons!

I think that relationships can work without sex for a while. Eventually, however, if a couple is not having sex, it can lead to problems, either through infidelity or thtough arguments. I don't think that sex is something that should be taken lightly, however. Both parties need to make sure and decide that they are ready before sex should be introduced into a relationship. Also, relationships that are based off of sex seem to be less likely to succeed.

I have very good insight to this question for everyone. First off there is a difference in whether the couple is A. Married and B. Are in a relationship where they have not had sexual relations with each other.

If there has already been sex in the relationship without a marriage I think it could possibly work out but is probably not likely, you tend to want to marry somebody for many reasons one of them probably being to have an intimate relationship.

This is where I have the best insight...the marriage without sex. Yes it can work but from my experience only so long with still being in love. I am almost 24 and have been married for over a year now. Up until 3 weeks ago I had zero sex drive, absolutely none at all. I viewed sex as a chore, a pain in my ass, and the thing that was ultimately going to ruin my marriage and it was killing me inside. My husband said it didn't matter, that it wasn't everything in the relationship, but it did matter. Lets get the fact stated first that we only had sex maybe once every 6 weeks or less...this isn't even close to sex free and it did a lot of damage to our marriage. It really didn't take long for me to fall out of love with my husband after we stopped having sex, I still loved him but we weren't in love, I had no passion or desire for him anymore. Three months ago I started viewing him more and more as just my best friend and I stopped without really knowing it (until it was pointed out)like my husband. Sex really does matter, I once heard sex is 10% of the relationship if you are having sex and enjoying it and if you are not than it consumes 90% of the relationship...it matters so much more. I find this to be very true after living it. The reasons I didn't want sex is medical and we won't go into details but the point is I was losing myself and my relationship with my husband without our intimacy. I recently went off birth control and got help, started using condoms for protection. My God was there an instant difference! I am in love with husband again and that means everything to me. Sex is now 10% of our relationship again, it's there and it matters but no it's not everything but I fully believe it's necessary. I apologize this story had to be so personal but what better argument than an actual experience?