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When Sex With The Person You Like Doesn't Work? Do You Need To Break Up?

But what if you're not sure how to approach the subject? Here are some tips to help you have a successful conversation.

By Demetrius PearsonPublished about a year ago 5 min read
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If you're in a relationship and your partner is not satisfying your needs, it's important that you talk to them about it. If they don't want to work on the relationship, then maybe it's time for you both to move on.

However, there are times when this doesn't work out as planned. The reason may be due to personal issues within the relationship or with yourself that might be causing these problems in the first place.

When Powerlessness Effects Your Relationship

When you feel powerless, you feel that you are unable to control your own life. You may have the sense that no matter what you do or say, nothing will change.

This can lead to depression and anxiety; in addition to relationship problems with the person with whom you are in love.

Powerlessness can also manifest itself as feelings of isolation and disconnection from others, as well as sexual dysfunction.

Here are some examples of powerlessness in relationships:

- You feel like you have no control over your life and that nothing is going right for you.

- You feel like you are being taken advantage of by the person you love.

- You feel like you are being lied to and that your partner is hiding things from you.

- You feel like the person with whom you are in love doesn’t really care about you and only wants to use you for their own benefit.

Evaluate Considerations When Breaks Don't Work

If you find yourself in this situation, it’s time to evaluate your relationship. You may need to ask yourself if you want to continue with this person and if there is a future with them.

Do all of those things sound right? If not, then maybe it’s time to break up!

If you are uncertain about the future of your relationship, ask yourself these questions:

Is my partner selfish when they have sex with me? How can I tell if they are selfish? Does it matter if I'm selfish when we have sex?

Does my partner make me feel good about myself as a person outside of sex or do they only care about me sexually?

The Pain of Not Being Able To Connect Intimacy

Sex is a very important aspect of any relationship. It's not the only thing that makes you feel close to someone, but it can definitely help if you're having trouble connecting with them.

However, sex is different from intimacy. Intimacy involves being able to connect emotionally on a deep level with your partner and share your innermost thoughts and feelings with them.

Sex also differs from physical affection (such as hugging) because it doesn't necessarily involve touching at all—you can do something like oral sex or even just have intercourse while keeping your clothes on and not touching each other at all!

In fact, many people feel uncomfortable being naked in front of other people they don't know well enough yet so they may be hesitant about removing their clothes during sex (especially when they're still getting used to being intimate).

If you aren't able to connect sexually with someone because there isn't enough trust between you yet then this could cause major problems later down the line when things start getting serious between both parties.

Miscommunication Among Couples

Communication is the key to a successful relationship and it is especially important when you're in a sexual relationship with someone.

Good communication helps both partners understand each other's needs, wants and desires. It also allows them to express their own needs, wants and desires clearly so that the other person can meet them.

When miscommunication occurs in a sexual relationship it can cause problems for both partners. For example:

If one partner wants sex more often than their partner does but they don't feel comfortable talking about it then they might just withdraw from their partner which may cause problems with their self esteem or even put strain on their physical health if they stop having sex altogether!

Another big issue that arises when people don't communicate well with each other is being able to freely express themselves sexually without feeling judged by your partner or afraid that they won't like what you want from them sexually because of how you look/sound/act etc (these things are called "inhibitors").

This could lead some people into thinking there must be something wrong with them because no one else seems bothered by these things - which isn't true at all!

In fact many people have inhibitions about this sort of thing although everyone experiences different levels of inhibition depending on their personality type etcetera...

Problem With Erectile Dysfunction and Sexual Functioning

If you have a problem with erectile dysfunction and/or sexual functioning, it can affect your relationship.

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. It's also called impotence. If you have erectile dysfunction, it is important to see your doctor because there are treatments that can help.

The most common treatment options include:

PDE-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis) or vardenafil (Levitra). These drugs relax muscles around blood vessels in the penis, allowing more blood flow into it when aroused;

Alprostadil self-injection therapy requires a fine needle to inject alprostadil cream into the base of the penis 15 minutes before sex;

Mechanical devices include vacuum pumps and constriction rings;

Pelvic floor exercises that strengthen muscles around the genitals may also be helpful if pelvic floor problems are contributing to ED symptoms;

If you don't enjoy the sex you have with every person you have sex with, it doesn't mean they're a bad person.

Sex is a very personal thing, and how you feel about it is your own business. It's not always easy to talk about sex, but you don't have to have sex with someone in order for them to be a good partner for you.

If the two of you aren't compatible in bed, there's no reason why your relationship has to fail because of that.

The good news is that many people feel this way about the person who eventually becomes their long-term partner. In fact, recent research found that only 14% of couples stay together because they have great sex!

Final thought

If you're in a relationship, sex is probably one of the most important parts of it. It can be difficult to have sex when there are problems with your partner or their body, but that doesn't mean the relationship is doomed.

With a little communication and understanding between two people, they can work through these issues together so that they both feel satisfied during sex.

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I’m no one special, just an ordinary man that seeks extraordinary wisdom.

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