But if sex isn’t basic, it is important, because for most couples it is the supreme expression of their married love. The knowledge that it is often abused must not blind us to the fact that, rightly used, sex strengthens the marriage bond by increasing the tenderness and affection between husband and wife. If, on the other hand, the couple are unhappy and frustrated in this area of their relationship, it is much harder for them to feel warm and sweet toward one another. See more at: http://marriagepad.com/important-sex/