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On love

S B Levine1

  • 1Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Beachwood, OH, USA.

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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Adult love significantly impacts sexual health, with a gap between ideal and experienced love affecting relationship well-being. Managing this gap requires strategies to preserve sexual health in long-term relationships.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sexual Health
  • Relationship Dynamics

Background:

  • Adult love is a powerful, yet under-discussed, factor influencing individual and relationship psychology.
  • A discrepancy between the ideal of love and its lived experience is common in long-term relationships.
  • This 'love gap' significantly impacts psychological well-being and relationship stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the intricate connection between adult heterosexual love and sexual health.
  • To highlight the psychological management of the gap between ideal and experienced love.
  • To offer practical guidelines for maintaining sexual health within committed relationships.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on definitions and limitations of sexual health.

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  • Analysis of psychological defenses and life demands influencing relationship well-being.
  • Development of suggestions for preserving sexual health, focusing on overcoming narcissism.

    • Main Results:

    • The idealization, denial, and rationalization are crucial for maintaining a sense of love throughout relationships.
    • Competing life demands and defenses can either enhance or destabilize relationship well-being.
    • Sixteen actionable suggestions for preserving sexual health in long-term relationships were proposed.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing the gap between ideal and experienced love is essential for sexual health in adult relationships.
    • Overcoming narcissism and employing specific strategies can enhance sexual health and relationship satisfaction.
    • Current therapeutic approaches may need refinement to adequately address sexual issues within the context of love.