Are There Consequences for Withholding Sex in Relationships?

While there are valid health reasons to avoid sex, it is not the reason 38% of marriages are sexless.  Some may say withholding sex for non-health reasons is abuse.  In the simplest form, we have heard about men who have been sent to sleep on the couch by his wife.  In other cases, he is in the doghouse.  These are moves women make when her man is not doing what she believes a man should do.  Sometimes he took an action she did not like or she deemed distasteful.  In the worst case, women use sex as their weapon. 

Since sex is the most intimate thing a couple can do, what happens when it is used to punish or manipulate your significant other?  Is that the kind of action or communication that increases intimacy?  Or does it drive a wedge between the couple? 

For decades, men have been told to suck it up when sex is withheld from him.  In the worst case, the man commits adultery.  Either situation can potentially damage the relationship.  However, for many women, it might make her believe she has power and control when she withholds sex. 

When you dig deeper, you have to ask why anyone would want to have power and control over someone they supposedly love?  To uncover some of these deep rooted issues, we are going to bring in the big guns.  We will have a guest who is a psychologist.  He is Charles Rivers.  For decades, Charles has served many couples as a marriage counselor.  Through his experience and expertise, we will uncover the impact withholding sex has on relationships.  We will also explore more effective ways for couples to preserve the depth of their intimacy while they simultaneously resolve important relationship challenges.

You will not want to miss this one.  Join us!!!