Is falling out of love normal when intimacy is missing?

[Bhavin]

One of my friends split up with his girlfriend. When I asked why, he said they just weren't sexually compatible even though he had told her what he needed, and she wasn't really into it. It makes me wonder whether they truly loved each other or were just fond of each other's company. Can a lack of sexual compatibility make you fall out of love, and is that normal?

[Tarun]

Absolutely normal if that's what you expect from a relationship. I know an arranged‑marriage couple and a love‑marriage couple, both heading for divorce for the same reason. It can be a legit reason to break up. My husband and I had this chat a few weeks back after seeing what's happening around us. It's crucial to discuss how important sex is to you before getting serious.

[Himani]

I'm not sure if it's normal or not, but it's definitely common. Many people overlook how important intimacy is.

[Falguni]

Totally normal, a healthy relationship has many pieces and physical intimacy is one of them.

[Vishal]

Yep, it's completely normal.

[Naveen]

Yes, it's completely normal because intimacy matters just as much as anything else. Some say it doesn't, but being physically, emotionally and romantically involved with your partner is essential.

[Rohit]

Is it normal to lose intimacy because love is missing?

[Cinemapicha]

I was talking to a guy and everything felt great – the emotional support, the compatibility, everything. But there was no intimacy. Whenever we met in person, the spark just wasn't there. He eventually called it off and now I'm left feeling shattered, trying to pick up the pieces.

[Chitra]

People need both emotional and physical compatibility.