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Question:
Hey who are you doing? I have a problem with my boyfriend because he's wanting to have sex a lot (he said he's addicted to it) and I don't want to have sex right now, even though I am very much attracted to him. I stopped having sex with him cold turkey, and he was like why? I just need to know that our relationship is not based on sex.

Answer:
by Mitchell Tepper: (05/17/2004)
This is certainly a great way to find out! Stopping cold turkey is fine but I hope that went along with a little communication! Like, "Honey, I really like the sex but I want a relationship that is based on more than that. I need to take a break from sex with you for a while so that we can develop other aspects of our relationship." If he cannot support you here then maybe you found the answer but not the one you were looking for. You have a right to get what you need out of a relationship. Dr. Tepper

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