I think it is more crucial as a bonding phase when you are younger, I don't particularly feel it is the be-all to end-all though and I don't believe two people can't have a beautiful relationship just because they don't have sex.
Yes, my H and I are going through some rough times. But, the one thing that remains strong and true through all of this is we are the best of friends - that will NEVER change. Of course we are trying to work (compromise) on the ML part of our R (since it doesn't exist at all) but it is not the main focus of our R either. The main focus is the communication, how we feel, expressing our fears, wants, emotions etc. - that has also been sadly lacking in our R - as is in most faultered R's
Do I want to not have sex for the rest of my life - hell no!! Would I forfeit what I have now just to be able to have sex - absolutely not! I guess it just depends on where your priorites are and what is more important to you in a R
Heywyre
M - 57 H - 65 1st A-bomb - Nov 27/02 2nd A-bomb - Dec 13/06 together 21 years *************************** Insanity is doing something over and over and expecting different results (Albert Einstein)