I absolutely love this piece on sexual compatibility and the need for healthy sexual relations. And I am so glad the idea of relationship martyrdom is addressed. I have many friends who will “do without” parts of their lives because it is considered an indulgence. That’s crap.
One of my favourite sayings, tailored to my own specifics (though originated by Hunter S. Thompson):
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways – bourbon in one hand – sticky fingers on the other – body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming “WOO HOO, What a Ride”