Marital Obligations

[Dolphin]

Just putting sexual desire for ones spouse (not even considering emotional, physical, spiritual closeness) in the category of compulsive needs seems like the total opposite of what sexuality should be

 

[Dolphin]

Rape isn’t just physical abuse and threats… it’s emotional manipulation as well. Just summarizing it to physical abuse neglects thousands of victims who were raped due to emotional manipulation and abuse

 

[Psalm30]

Just putting sexual desire for ones spouse (not even considering emotional, physical, spiritual closeness) in the category of compulsive needs seems like the total opposite of what sexuality should be

Yeah, I’ve never really understood the “need” for sex itself. Need for intimacy, closeness, etc., I get that. But to put physical intercourse in the same category as food and water…I’m still trying to figure that out.

 

[ChuckB]

Anyway, I am here to learn about Catholicism, and I have certainly learned something that was completely new to me!

You have only scratched the surface. Just wait until the inevitable thread about perforated condoms.

 

[JackEveryInchASailor]

Not a troll. It was a sincere question made to be as concise as possible to get to the point without giving away too much personal information or airing dirty laundry. Sometimes it’s easier to ask strangers than people who know you. I have a genuine interest in what the catholic teachings on this matter are. I did not expect the outcome, I’ll take my leave now.

 

[Psalm30]

Not a troll. It was a sincere question made to be as concise as possible to get to the point without giving away too much personal information or airing dirty laundry. Sometimes it’s easier to ask strangers than people who know you. I have a genuine interest in what the catholic teachings on this matter are. I did not expect the outcome, I’ll take my leave now.

I’m sorry if I offended you. At some point in the thread it started to sound like someone trying to justify pressuring their injured spouse into sex. Truly, if this is not the case, I sincerely apologize. I hope you have found an answer to your question in this thread. You are welcome to PM me if you want to talk about it more. God bless.