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The Real Reason Couples Have SexTwo New Studies Examine What Motivates Couples to Have Sex
Wall Street Journal ^ | 21 October 2013 | Elizabeth Bernstein

Posted on 10/26/2013 9:39:29 PM PDT by Vigilanteman

For years, Julie Brinton's days have been filled with sippy cups and skinned knees, and the endless push of getting three young children through dinner time, bath time, bedtime. By the time she crawls into bed each night, she has one thing on her mind: zoning out to an hour or so of TV.

But some nights, her husband, Rob, reaches over to rub her shoulders and offer her a back rub. And then Ms. Brinton thinks: "Has it really been three weeks? I guess we should probably have sex."

"I will do it for him," says Ms. Brinton, 34, who lives in Mesa, Ariz.

Mr. Brinton, also 34, appreciates his wife's gesture. "But afterward," he says, "I always feel guilty, that I've been selfish."

Ah, marital sex.

Therapists have long known that couples who have more, and better, sex are happier and more stable.

But new research from the University of Toronto shows that the reasons why partners have sex in the first place also significantly affect marital satisfaction. And a person's motive for making love tonight may make a difference to the health of his or her relationship months from now.

(Excerpt) Read more at online.wsj.com ...


TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: couples; relationshops; sex
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

Sounds like a Rammstein song

Too big, too small?
Size does matter, after all
Zu groß, zu klein?
Er könnte etwas größer sein.

Mercedes Benz und Autobahn,
Alleine in das Ausland fahren Reise Reise, Fahrvergnügen ich will nur Spaß, mich nicht verlieben.

Just a little bit...
Just a little bitch...

You’ve got a p****, I have a dick-ah
So what’s the problem?
Let’s do it quick!
So take me now before it’s too late
Life’s too short, so I can’t wait
Take me now! Oh, don’t you see?
I can’t get laid in Germany

Too short, too tall?
It doesn’t matter, one size fits all
Zu groß, zu klein?
Der Schlagbaum sollte oben sein!

Schönes Fraulein, Lust auf mehr,
Blitzkrieg mit dem Fleischgewehr
Schnaps im Kopf, du holde Braut
Steck Bratwurst in dein Sauerkraut

Just a little bit...
Be my little bitch...
You’ve got a p****, I have a dick-ah,
So what’s the problem?
Let’s do it quick!

So take me now before it’s too late
Life’s too short, so I can’t wait.
Take me now! Oh, don’t you see?
I can’t get laid in Germany


41 posted on 10/27/2013 8:58:57 AM PDT by KosmicKitty (WARNING: Hormonally crazed woman ahead!!)
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To: Vigilanteman
There are many things that I do that I don't have to analyze beforehand.A big hunk of Prime Rib...sign me up.I have the very same attitude regarding other activities as well.
42 posted on 10/27/2013 9:45:16 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Osama Obama Care: A Religion That Will Have You On Your Knees!)
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To: caww

You know...that might be the shortest thing I’ve ever read that came after “from a woman’s perspective”

Thank you for making me believe beauty still exists in this universe


43 posted on 10/27/2013 10:55:58 AM PDT by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (It is going to be Foot to Ass combat on election day....my foot and a Rat's ass.)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

What a very nice thing to say Ern...( smiling)...


44 posted on 10/27/2013 10:49:30 PM PDT by caww
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To: Vigilanteman

If his wife doesn’t WANT to have sex, then he’s not doing it right.

Just sayin’


45 posted on 10/27/2013 10:54:48 PM PDT by chaosagent (Remember, no matter how you slice it, forbidden fruit still tastes the sweetest!)
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To: caww

You’re welcome.


46 posted on 10/27/2013 11:28:30 PM PDT by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (It is going to be Foot to Ass combat on election day....my foot and a Rat's ass.)
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To: EricT.

Amen!


47 posted on 10/28/2013 1:40:04 AM PDT by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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