-=d=- said:She's not 'basing' a relationship on sex...she's saying something like:
"the only difference between a lover and a friend is 'passion'. If couples don't have passion, they may as well simply be roommates."
Sex and or intimacy is vital to a marriage relationship.
Absolutely vital!! The difference seems to be that couples who make sure their relationship is good outside the bedroom, will have a great steamy realtionship in the bedroom. Both kind of feed off each other.