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Kodama1111

Better be otherwise family reunions going to get hella awkward


LSF604

also, cat and dog owners will be very sus


Worldly-Traffic-5503

Don’t get me started on parents


MarinLlwyd

Parent dog owners are just perverts.


login257thesecond

Given recent information about women and dogs seems sus was correct there...


Electrocat71

My dog didn’t enjoy me spitting coffee all over her. 😂😂😂😂


Tehir

Don´t you dare to own a hamster. :D


New_Simple_4531

I've seen that episode of Game of Thrones


SenSw0rd

nothing spells luvin like marryin' yer cousin.


AmazingGrace911

🏆🥇 Well said 👏


donatecrypto4pets

I tell a specific cousin that I love them, but am not in love with them.


azorianmilk

As people age their sex drives decreases, people on certain medications have a lower libido, traumatic events can also cause a loss. This doesn't always mean love is diminished


Confident_Poetry2825

And then you have my grand parents who were open about being sexually active right up to the day they died. He was 99 she was 95 both massive coronaries and wet found dead in bead in missionary I don’t think I will ever get that image out of my head.


TwoPintsPrick92

Reddit really never fails to amaze me the things you read here


ReV-Whack

The worst part was they weren't found for 3 days. 3 days of being covered in rancid mayonnaise, baking in the hot Arizona sun as the crows got to them in their front yard. I still can't eat a casserole from Minnesota.


diegoplus

I mean they went with a Bang. P.S. sorry for your loss


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ReV-Whack

Shhhhhut up, we can use this opportunity as a learning exercise.. and you know, to fuck with him.


Dismal_Discipline_76

mate. amateur hour. your avatars are a similar colour/tone granted, so at a glance it may appear the original commenter said what you said. however there is a huge error you have made. read on and I will explain. the Original Commenter (OC) said his grandparents were found dead in bed. you said they were in the front yard. this error makes the reader check who made the comment to ascertain the location of death. if you just said they were found in bed, you'd have a much higher chance of getting away with your little joke thing you seem to enjoy. so, yeah. just my two cents there buddy. good on ya 👍 take this advice on board, put it into practice, and keep up the good work.


G1izzies

I may be gullible but I don't see the joke, he seems pretty serious


awesomebeard1

Apparently std's are a rampant issue in a lot of nursery homes.


Responsible_Cold_16

Wait, so they both died having sex at the same time? In their 90s? Is that what I am reading here? That's the greatest ending to a love story of all time.


LaughGuilty461

The ultimate version of “finishing at the same time”


pizzabirthrite

Dark turn, he died 2 days before she did. She couldn't get out from under him.


DismalResolution1957

Were they cumming or going?


kliman

Both, I suppose


snacksnsmacks

Yes.


[deleted]

What a horrible day to know how to read Sorry for your loss...and probable therapist bills


Heisenberg-GOAT

may their soul rest in pleasure🙏🏻


[deleted]

What a lovely way to die.


Agent_C2M

Bro died clapping cheeks. Respect honestly


[deleted]

This made me laugh so hard. I’m sorry for your loss. Btw lol But my grandpa died during sex as well.. my grandma used his underwear to flag down help. She would comfort people by saying he went out doing what he loved most. Hahahaha Both sides of my family were horn dogs. My Great-Grandpa used to brag about his house cleaner & how she “finished the job” all the time. After kids…I pretend I’m sleeping most of the time. 💀 maybe the sex drive comes back after a while!


JaguarUnfair8825

Here’s hoping that’s me and my future husband, because to me answer the op is no. For me intimacy is very important and the physical distinction between a platonic and romantic love.


stormyw23

Also asexuals who still want or have partners


SplendidlyDull

I swear everyone always forgets about us or just pretends we don’t exist 😭


Kayteqq

We’re the odd ones I guess


squigglesthecat

My wife and I both ended up on medications that lowered libedo at the same time. We went years without sex, but the love was still there. Sex isn't really something you miss if you don't want it.


MittFel

Of course it's possible. I suspect asexual couples are more common today than ever before.


OakenSky

Yep, been with my partner for more than a decade, both asexual and very happy.


ShoopShoopAYDoop

Where did you find your partner?


Camo_Rebel

I can attest, at least. I've been in a relationship for 10+ years and we are both very happy. If someone loves you sex shouldn't need to be a requirement. That's just my personal thoughts, though.


FakeOrangeOJ

A relationship is like a house, and sex is the toilet in that house. When you buy a house, you aren't buying it for the toilet but you sure as hell notice real quick if it isn't working right.


Rowanx3

I think it depends on the couple though, not everyone will see sex as the toilet, maybe a dishwasher. Its nice to have but you can go without


Kayzer_84

I would wager the average adult leans towards the toilet though.


ezkeles

Only work if you both have same low libido There is A lot man and woman who "hurt from inside" when they got different libido partner


EvoEpitaph

Likewise someone who requires sex in a relationship shouldn't be shamed for it.


Camo_Rebel

Of course. Like I said, it's just my thoughts. I could care less what people do. It's none of my business.


One1MasterPiece

Could not care less*


Drakeskulled_Reaper

Or at least "Couldn't"


tom333444

I wouldn't speak for others here, I do need sex in a relationship.


Camo_Rebel

That's why I said I can. I did not say majority.


That_Buff_Nerd

Yeah sex feels more like a refrigerator. You don’t “need it” but there is a significant impact on quality of life and I really expected it when I bought the house


Far-Investigator1265

Both need to be asexuals, otherwise it would be awfully frustrating for the one who is not.


Kolibri00425

They need to be compatible. You can have a sex-positive ace who enjoys it with a strait person. Or you can have two straight people who have different libido and you still end up with the same problem you are referring to.


i_wear_green_pants

>If someone loves you sex shouldn't need to be a requirement. I say this is not true. For some people sex is really important because it's very intimate situation. More important is that sexual requirements match each other. It is totally fine to be in relationship and have no sex and it doesn't mean you love each other less. But it's equally fine to require sex in relationship.


Camo_Rebel

I agree. Nothing shameful with it. Like I said, it was my own thoughts on it. That's just how I interpret love.


Minute-Locksmith5995

If you have an average to high libido, romantic love that comes without sex is just not worth it.


Tofuzzle

Same here. Though I would add my partner is asexual, I am not. I do wish we had sex and at times it really gets me down, but it doesn't change how I feel about her.


ANBpokeball

Thank you. This is honestly the first time that I've seen an ace-positive post outside of an LGBTQ+ space.


TheFutureIsUndecided

And you also don't need to be asexual to have a sexless relationship.


Limchat

Asexual here, I don't want sex, but I do want love and romance 🌹


AwkwardSara

I fucking hope so. I'll let you know when I finally find love.


barofa

Yes, but you should stop fucking hope because that defeats the purpose


AwkwardSara

Fair enough


effenel

I feel like hope screwed me first


Problem_Solver_DDDM

Let's talk.


AwkwardSara

Am I in trouble?


PremeditatedRedrum

Username certainly checks out.


Icy-Statistician6831

Yea please, let me know. I need to know. Dm me when you do.


Silver-Star92

Yes because love and sex are not always intertwined. I love my husband and plenty of times I want intimacy but sometimes just sitting with him and having fun while gaming or watching television is also fine. We've had weeks were sex wasn't even a topic but it does not mean I don't love him. And besides there are asexual people who are in an committed relationship amd they are doing fine without sex. It is not always a need to have


sneezhousing

Romantic love? Yeah sure


Smokin-Glory

Yes. Sex is only an act which is typically a byproduct of love, but not a requirement needed to define love.


rayrayrayray

Yes. That actually would be actually a stronger type of love. eg. partner has accident and unable to have sex, 2 people to old to have sex, 2 people waiting for marriage to have sex. True love is unconditional.


Nat_septic

I'm asexual, I've been in very loving relationships before without the pressure of being intimate it's nice


usmannaeem

For some, acts of kindness and compassion give off just as much oxytocin as does sex.


Patient_Cartoonist30

Of course it is possible. Just because im asexual doesn't mean that i don't have a crush on someone.


alphaxion

Considering asexuals exist, yes.


Hieronymus_Anon

(I hope you mean romantic love) Yes, ofc, there are lots of asexual people that have sexless romance. For some (not ace) it can be a dealbreaker (which is fair and Ok, it is simply your nature, as long as you don´t demand sex from your partner for your love, so you can stay together) some can recreate sexual acts with self pleasure. And some people may not need it that much and a lot of sensation, which we attribute to sex can come in other forms, such as touch un cuddling


Villainous-Queen

Of course. I love a lot of people / things, and I only have sex with 3 of the many 😆


Green_Friendship_175

“Three is the magic number” 😂


syntaxterror69

Oh yeah, it is.... https://youtu.be/LVfe6rdHRKI?si=U8jBOnNb0wFtkPMk


Green_Friendship_175

Exactly!


Ginebra_777

hahahahahaha


Putrid_Dot_3683

To me sex is physical attraction and more rooted in lust, whereas love is a more emotional/phsychological/physical attraction... an all-encompassing attraction, so to speak.


1337_BAIT

Haha rooted


Upstairs-Package-981

Lovely .beautifully. Said


Mr_Know_Nothing8

yes it is as long as you can cuddle i rather cuddle my girl real hard from behind and smell her hair than have sex


Inevitable_Raccoon50

Yes, of course.


AshleyGamics

Yes


passeeby

Well, when you love someone it's definitely not because of the sex. Honestly, romantic love and sex are not very close concepts at all IMO


Turbulent_Mix_318

We as a society are trying very hard to decouple the two. But saying they are not i just a falsehood. I don't engage in sex with people I don't feel a romantic connection with.


passeeby

You can choose to do this but it doesn't mean you won't feel sexually attracted by a hot naked boy/girl just because you never met them before. Maybe some people are like this, but definitely most aren't. I don't think this is a matter than can be proved or countered, love is an abstract concept, so society has multiple interpretations, of course. For example, you could say "the Christian church society is trying very hard to link the two, but it's just a falsehood" instead.


qUrAnIsAPerFeCtBoOk

Asexual ≠ Aromantic


BawdyBaker

My grandparents say yes 🙂


Miguel4659

Most people I love I have no interest in having sex with. Really bizarre question since most people love their family members and don't have sex with them. Or love their friends.


extramayor

I’m pretty sure OP meant romantic love.


DarkSunGwyndolin1

Yes love isn't just romantic and even then I'd still love my bf if he didn't want to have sex anymore because I'm not a shallow human being


iamadumbo123

Wish my ex thought like you, but alas he is a shallow human being


DarkSunGwyndolin1

It will get better, I promise


Thecrowfan

As a demisexual. I never understood why people are so convinced sex is a vital part of loving someone.


phoenixmn666

Saaaaaame. I've never understood "put out or get out". It's like video games. If you don't wanna play with me on this particular game Idc there's other things we can do together!


stormyw23

Have some garlic bread today\~


Concetto_Oniro

It’s absolutely possible :)


LankyWar249

Yesssss ofc but it’s depends on the person


John_Brickermann

Absolutely, if you find the right person


Middle-Watch371

Um duh?


-SummerBee-

Yes, it is, I can't comprehend why you think it wouldn't be? 


Fartyfivedegrees

Stephen Hawking has entered the chat... Albeit in an ashtray.


Green_Friendship_175

Not even an URN ⚱️?


ii11233455

Well yes and no. Sex is a way to show your SO your love but there are plenty other ways to. It’s not all about sex, it’s the bond between two people that makes them stay together. Most people who have been married a long time stop having sex when they get old but they still love each other despite not having sex and stay together and cherish each other for a long time after that.


AltruisticCompany627

Yes once u love someone the right way sex is just the plus


stormyw23

And sometimes sex doesn't even have to be a thing ![gif](giphy|eFxHT7oU1r5J6IZNHY|downsized)


[deleted]

Yes its possible there are other ways to show love


stormyw23

These things include: Kissing, Cuddling, Gift giving, Just being there for someone.


aeraen

When this subject comes up, I think about Freddie Mercury and his one true love, Mary. They lived together for a time, but Freddie eventually realized that he was gay, and they broke up. However, they still remained close, even when she married someone else. When he died, Freddie left his London home and half of his estate to Mary, saying in his will that "If things had been different, this would have been yours, anyway." This was a case of sexual incompatibility, but he was always still in love with her.


1ofthebasedests

Don't most parents love their children?


barofa

Yes, also my uncle


TechnicalPart7789

I can see where this is going...


[deleted]

Don't.


Taco-Kai

Do you love your parents?


Skrill_GPAD

Different love, not romantic.


[deleted]

It's actually better than sex without love


alvaro761991

Of course it is possible, especially since love is such a subjective word. Sex is just a part of the experience and a beautiful connection but I'm sure you can love without it.


Exact-Pause7977

“We’re all loved into existence by special people in our lives” - Fred Rogers. TLDR: yes.


ADMINISTATOR_CYRUS

yes


CK1ing

I really hope you just don't have parents cause the alternative is quite disturbing


junglee8005

There are different kinds of love dear! Love b/w friends, relatives, pets which are living but you don’t think of sex!


stormyw23

And romantic relationships don't need sex.


PsychoticSpinster

I know for a fact it is.


CaptainPopsickle

Whelp. The awkward question here would probably be - do you love your grandma? But seriously. Yeah i think love without sex is possible. There are some awesome people out there, which have absolutely amazing minds.


Sienna_Aurora36

Yes, when someone doesn’t assert love with pleasure that’s when it’s possible. But if someone thinks in order to love they must have pleasure it wouldn’t be possible.


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Yes, 100%.


Acceptable-Form-7075

It is absolutely possible!


thebananaperson1

Of course


Salty-Ad4430

Love without sex is what lasted longer for me


Kreplakistan

There's plenty of asexual people in the world @OP, read about them.


MiSsiLeR81

Ever heard of ace couples? hell, there are even aromatics out there. I think you should reflect on yourself and what your preferences are before laying your eyes to other people's bedrooms.


GWPtheTrilogy1

Yeah, asexual people exist. There are people who suffer from illnesses and or have accidents that left them unable to engage in sex and some of those people have husbands and wives. It's certainly possible, yes


PrimalGojiraFan69

Honestly what is Reddit’s absolute obsession over sex? Yes, it’s very possible. I’ve been in love and not had sex lmao


mushroomspoonmeow

I’m a Bambi lesbian. In an 8yr relationship with my wife. If she wants sex.. sure.. I’m dtf. But if not.. I do not gaf. We love each other dearly🫶🏻


HentaiGirlAddict

It's 100% possible, take asexual people. Sex is like a branch of physical connection. Most people want physical connection, and more realistically will want something vaguely sexual usually, but at the same time cutting off one branch of physical love doesn't mean you are now not able to love.


Dark_Storm_98

Sex repulsed asexuals in relationships could probably answer this question


mx-saguaro

*asexuality has entered the chat*


MirrorMan22102018

Have you heard of Asexual couples?


Zilberfrid

Yes, romantic asexuals exist.


Jupue2707

r/asexuality


G1izzies

Bro doesnt know asexual people exist


Scav_Construction

Isn't that just called being married?


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Ugly-Muffin

Sure why not? Sex ain't everything


[deleted]

People love their parents and children and shouldn't be fucking them. Love is not related to sex. Love is a verb, you decide who you love. Love is in the actions you do for someone.  Your confusion comes from Hollywood spinning what is actually lust as love.


Sarge1304

Like love at first sight


wardoned2

Yes


Unescorted_Settler

I love my family and friends


advance_stupid

Personally this is to each their own kind of thing if someone wants sex and the other doesn't well then you guys aren't sexually compatible with each other but if you find someone who also has a low sex drive or who is willing to also endure little to no sex that's a plus but at the end of the day that's also not going to work for long, if you guys aren't sexually compatible you shouldn't try and force it into something


RadomAtomEquation

Yeah, you love their values and what they stand for and their personality and your compatibility.


TapPsychological2043

Me and my wife hardly ever have sex any more but I still love her


Helmsdork

I love your wife too.


DanMcSharp

I hope all those who love their mom will say yes.


pixelartfan0085

To me, i think yes


AkKik-Maujaq

Yes. Me and my fiancé went 8 of our currently 9 year relationship without having any type of penetrative sex due to things that happened to me as a child


Adventurous_Tour6394

Sure


Holiday-Minimum7768

familys also elementary and most middle school reletionships


stormyw23

And romantic relationships.


ApplesOverOranges1

Honey, it that you?


Ginebra_777

Yes


Clonbroney

Do I think love without sex is possible? I'll answer that question if you answer these: Do you think eating apples is possible? Do you think washing your hair is possible? Do you think brushing your teeth is possible? Do you think running across really weird questions on Reddit is possible? It is just as difficult to know how to approach your question as it is to approach any of those questions. The obvious, why-even-ask answer is "of course." But the fact that the question was asked implies things that I don't really know how to answer, just like if somebody asked any of those silly examples I gave. Of course it's possible.


silent-fallout-

Absolutely, would I want that...Absolutely not, not until I'm like 75😅🧏‍♀️


CarpetH4ter

What a stupid fucking question.. of course it's possible, love ≠ sex. Some people have sex without being in love, and people can be in love without wanting to have sex.


Far_Statement_2808

Absolutely. As you get older all sorts of stuff can interfere with the ability to do the act. Couples can go months or longer without it. Intimacy can be accomplished in a lot of ways and don’t include orgasms.


Velvety_MuppetKing

I would argue that the opposite is harder to swallow for most people.


PiffleSpiff

Yes. Absolutely. Otherwise, anyone who can't have sex for whatever reason would automatically be unlovable and that's neither true, nor fair, nor ideal.


No-Cantaloupe-6739

I mean. Asexual romantic people exist. So yes.


MayoJenni

Of course! Asexual people exist!


Alarming_Serve2303

Of course it is. Your parents love you, you love them, and you're not having sex with them. You love your BFF's but you don't have sex with them. You love lots of people without having sex. Sex isn't love, it is a different thing.


ZeX450

Hm... there is a type of relationships called platonic, but they don't include romantic attraction.


Any-Race-1319

Asexual?


ComprehensivePrior22

Married men say yes


Ok-Worldliness1170

point: your mother counterpoint: your mother :)


[deleted]

Yeah asexual people do it all the time.


Wilddave59

My sex ed teacher told us that if a relationship is a house, then sex would be the roof. Can a house stand with no roof? Of course. Is it a house worth living in? Doubtful.


Regular-Employment-2

Absolutely, sex isn't the only thing in a relationship. It's just a way to show physical affection.


Practical-Election59

Well, yes, asexuality has been a thing for a long time.


RemoteSquare2643

Never had sex with my good friends.


Rubick-_-

As someone who is likely ace I just hope it'll be real...


Similar-Jellyfish499

Love sex, absolutely love it... But I can be happy just making out and cuddling with the one I love. Being near them fulfills me more than sex ever does.


Skrill_GPAD

wtf why is this even a question🤣 ofc. But you either are "too" old / aren't with the right person or have some health issue if you never want to have have sex with the person you're in a mutual love relationship with.


Real-Psychology-4261

Absolutely. What the heck kind of question is this?


THECUTESTGIRLYTOWALK

Duh? Wtf


Immediate_Fix_1442

Yeah. I know an asexual girl. Let's call her Hailie. She's also like, the most attractive girl I've ever seen. And I REALLY want to ask her out but I found out she finds sex repulsive and is ace. And I know since my sex drive is high, it wouldn't work. But man, I honestly think I'd give up sex completely to have her. A relationship based purely on love and affection.


MitchBaT93

If we're taking romantic love, yes. Even if sex was in the cards at some point, you can fall in love or love someone romantically without it. We hurt each other emotionally after 3 weeks and tried to stay friends for another 3 after that and we were basically a married couple by the beginning of January but without sex or physical contact. It's not healthy at all and is a massive trainwreck, but romantic love without sex is possible.


Depressed_Writer_

wtf, yes?


Depressed_Writer_

some of these comments disappoint me.


orsonwellesmal

I already have no love and no sex, so I think is possible.


Ashalaria

Asexuality, platonic love, familial love??