At this point, you should know that sex isn't the only reason to be in a relationship with someone.
But sex is a big component of a relationship for many couples. Establishing sexual compatibility is vital for a healthy relationship, and if it isn't there, some couples might just call it quits.
It is also possible, however, to be in a committed relationship with someone, consider yourself to be in love with them, and not really want to have sex with them. In fact, not only is it possible, it's more common than you think — last year, a study found that women tend to lose interest in sex about a year into a relationship.
All the same, there is an undeniable stigma around people who are in a relationship but might not be into sex, which means that people aren't talking about it as much as they could be.
Recently, to start more discussion on the topic, a Reddit user asked people to share how things panned out when they still loved their significant other, but had stopped being attracted to them. Scroll through to see what they had to say — you might be surprised by how much you relate.
1. Living together lowered one partner's sex drive.
"He was not a good partner in terms of the practical aspects of life together. I did all the laundry, all the cleaning, all the emotional labor, etc. Sexual attraction was strong before we moved in together because I wasn't doing those things; once we moved in together, and I realized the dishes would never be washed if I didn't do them, sex declined rapidly. The resentment that built over his lack of respect for my time and my labor completely overpowered sexual attraction. He never seemed to understand why I wasn't horny after picking up his dirty socks and throwing out the wrappers he left laying around everywhere." - Reddit user Napsaremyfavorite
2. Birth control and antidepressants can have a negative impact on sex drive.
"My boyfriend and I have experienced a sexual attraction decline but I love him to death. If I'm not in the mood he doesn't mind. I'll go a month without wanting sex because of my birth control and antidepressants and he doesn't mind. So I think we are fine." - Reddit user Jennifurbie
3. Attraction to their partner diminished over time.
"I loved this man and was with him for years, but we had so many problems because I was almost never in the mood for anything sexual, so over time he obviously became quite frustrated. To be honest, now I try to only date guys I am very attracted to because of this experience." - Reddit user Pidgeon_English
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