The main challenge in long-term love relationships is maintaining a rewarding relationship for both. The tendency is to think that the other is the responsible for the success or failure of our relationship. However, a quick analysis is enough to realize that in a relationship no one solves what we ourselves do not. It is necessary to think and identify what is causing discomfort and dissatisfaction in ourselves. Frustration with work, difficulty in balancing work and home life, dissatisfaction with our body image, anxiety that takes over us and so many other things! To prevent satisfaction from starting to disappear, it is important to be aware of some questions. As a rule, couples with long relationships end up falling into the routine and invariably let themselves be dragged by the everyday life problems. Sooner or later, they end up underestimating the reasons that led to that couple. They fail to communicate effectively, they do not pay attention to the needs of the other, they do not care for affections, they do not value what arouses sexual pleasure in each one . Everything is fast and ends up happening due to necessity or obligation! The autopilot is switched on and a sexual intercourse happens once a week not to lose the habit! However, gratification and pleasure do not sympathize with excessive routines. And so often, marital problems and sexual difficulties begin that way. Many couples are always attentive to each other, privilege family life, but do not take the time to be alone (they lose the habit of dating!), perhaps even because they believe that the desire will continue over the years, without being necessary to do something to maintain it. Both get comfortable and lose the habit of seducing, sex always happens in a predictable way. The result is a decrease in sexual well-being and satisfaction . Maintaining an interesting sex life is a great challenge for all couples, especially because we undergo many changes as time goes by, the body changes, as do the demands, priorities, and concerns. Sex is losing space in the couple intimacy. The obligations of modern life, in which both members of the couple often work, lead to imbalances and frustrations that end up having an impact on the couple intimate life. Medical research in this area is vast and much is known today about the physical and psychological issues associated with human sexuality . Know that you should ask for help when you face a problem at this level! Author : Mário Lourenço Meet the psychiatry team from Hospital da Luz network . The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
