Can good sex fix a troubled marriage?
Generally speaking, no. But that begs the question, what do you mean by good sex? Couples having serious troubles sometimes look to sex as a vehicle to make things better. This may involve one or the other partner sometimes having sex because they think they should to help the relationship, not because they feel the desire and closeness that would naturally lead to sex. The partner who gives in may not enjoy the encounter very much, and may feel some resentment that does not get expressed directly. The partner who initiated sex will pick up on the unspoken feelings nonetheless. Both partners may come away from the experience feeling unfulfilled, hurt, and resentful. Each may blame the other for those feelings. It wont be good sex, and it wont add anything positive to the relationship. On the other hand, if, in the process of consciously working to improve things, the couple is able to put aside their individual protections, surrender to vulnerability, and receive the partners vulnerabi
