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Do you know approximately 20% of married couples fall under the category of a <\/span>sexless marriage<\/span><\/a>? <\/span><\/p>\n Yes! <\/span>Lack of physical intimacy is real<\/b>, and some couples struggle to bring back the lost passion into their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n Physical intimacy<\/b> is just as <\/span>important for intimate relationships<\/b>, married or otherwise. Physical intimacy interweaves with verbal intimacy and affection. <\/span><\/p>\n Experts<\/span><\/a> say that physical affection or physical intimacy through hugging, kissing, and touching is just as crucial in the development of relationship bonds as talking <\/span>communication<\/span><\/a>. This is the reason why many couples struggle if they feel that there is a lack of physical intimacy in their marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n A<\/span> relationship needs intimacy<\/b> to survive, and a lack of affection and intimacy in a relationship can eventually break the bond between the partners and push the connection to the point of no return. <\/span><\/p>\n If you fail to<\/span> establish<\/b> that <\/span>connection with your partner<\/b>, be it emotionally or physically, you cannot expect to enjoy a lasting happy relationship with your partner. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>What constitutes a lack of intimacy in marriage?<\/span><\/h2>\n