Tag Archives: sex

“We broke up because of sexual incompatibility.”

Posted on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Alison

Sexual attraction is one of the key reasons people start dating. As individuals get to know each other, character flaws or incompatibility may start to get in the way of a harmonious relationship. Such conflict often carries itself into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Intimacy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Desire: “I’ve got needs, but she pretends she’s asleep.”

Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 by Alison

When you translate your desire into a need for biological gratification, it’s a turn-off. Your partner will resent feeling used to feed your self-esteem and needs. Desire out of a need to be satiated is consumptive and can never be … Continue reading →

Posted in Intimacy | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments