Chronic resentment in committed relationships leads to a decline in all forms of intimacy, especially sexual activity. Intimacy decreases as partners build defenses instead of connecting. While physical factors can affect sex life, the key takeaway is that resolving resentment is essential. Persistent resentment makes enjoyable aspects of intimacy feel diminished, causing partners to engage less frequently in intimate acts. This phenomenon is exacerbated by a perceived 'scoreboard' where bad intimacy experiences overshadow the good, illustrating how crucial addressing resentment is for both intimacy and overall relationship satisfaction.
When resentment is high in committed relationships, the sex life almost always suffers.
When resentment is chronic, it becomes part of an automatic defense system.
A partner may have caused someone's resentment, but change in that partner's behavior won't ameliorate it.
It's not just the sex life that goes with resentment; it's all areas of intimacy.
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