A few weeks ago, the guy who emailed me about his difficult relationship sent me another email, asking me a question:
Hi GB, hope u are well.
I have just read a comment you left on GBD's blog where you said "it's important to realise that long term gay relationships are more about companionship than sex, because the initial passion can't last forever".
Do u think this is just for gay relationships, or is this just life whether you're straight or gay? If it is just apparent in gay relationships then why is this the case, are gays built so differently?
Actually I know many straight friends who are married and the only reason why they stay in their marriage is the responsibility of not wanting to bring up their kids in a broken family.
I think love dies after a while and it is the companionship and responsibility that keeps a couple together no matter what sexual preference they choose. The difference is that it seems more socially acceptable for gays to have an open relationship than a straight couple.
It's an interesting question and the guy makes some good points. Since I'm not straight I don't know the answer, but I suspect that the guy's view is correct and that long term straight relationships are also more about companionship than sex. I've also heard that after a straight couple have had a child, it can be hard to restart their sex lives afterwards.
Does anyone have any views on this subject?
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