Is Sex That Important in Marriage?
05/14/2026
As a marriage counselor, I’m often asked, “Is sex really that important in marriage?” The answer is yes—but probably not in the way most people think.
As a marriage counselor, I’m often asked, “Is sex really that important in marriage?” The answer is yes—but probably not in the way most people think.
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