agreed ive been single for 2 1/2 years now and even though the im not sexually active the mental part of no intimacy is driving me nuts lol
Your feelings hit the bulls eye for a healthy, normal, human. Sex isn't what we really value in life, sex is a wonderful expression of our physical attraction to another individual.
I believe, what we really need as we grow more mature in our mental health, is the closeness, the warmth, and the need of an intimate friendship.. It's the primary act of touching that makes intimacy a natural part of love. There should be a warning label on our relationships... "Sex is not intended to be a substitute for intimacy"