[najida]

What if you do marry, and are sexually compatible... later something terrible happens, and one of you loses the ability to have sexual intercourse. Is this reason enough to leave the marriage? Is sex a large part of marriage, or a meaningful part?
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I was married for almost 10 years, and my husband had a progressive, debilitating disease that pretty much knocked our sex life out after about 5 years.

It wasn't reason enough to leave the marriage, even though it was a heartbreak for both of us (he was in so much pain that even simple cuddling was out of the question.)

Did I stay faithful? Yes. Did we stay married? Yes.
Did I miss sex? YES! To the point of tears most days.

Will I get married again? Probably not.
Will have have sex again? Gee, I hope so!

[Pan_Yans Wife]

I have a family member who had prostate cancer, and today is impotent. I really feel for him and his wife, they are in their forties. It would never be easy to lose the intimate part of your relationship. However, they are firmly committed to each other and their children. I think they are well prepared to deal with this in their marriage.

[TheSpottedOwl]

I was married for almost 10 years, and my husband had a progressive, debilitating disease that pretty much knocked our sex life out after about 5 years.

It wasn't reason enough to leave the marriage, even though it was a heartbreak for both of us (he was in so much pain that even simple cuddling was out of the question.)

First of all, let me say how sorry I am, you have my condolences. You have brought up a very important point. Sex isn't the most important thing in a marriage, however I think it bonds you to your partner in a physical way, much like the day to day living bonds you emotionally. I think having that connection helps with dealing with enevitable infirmities down the road. Imo, marriage is a partnership; both husband and wife are there for each other. For better or worse, yeah?