[@NuttsnBolts] [@tsukune]

[s]I never said sex was everything in a relationship now, did I? I only said that a relationship became official after the couple had sex. Otherwise, you could argue that they're simply the best of friends in the whole world.

I suppose I haven't really thought it through. A romantic relationship can exist without sex (I've had such relationships before, considering I've had girlfriends and I'm still a virgin). In my eyes, though, I don't really see romantic relationships as "the real deal" unless the possibility of having kids is in the future, whether it be the near or distant future. [/s]

After debating with myself for about half an hour, I realized I only see a relationship as "full" or "official" if there's kids involved in their future, be they biological or adoptive. So no, [b]sex doesn't strictly have to be a part of a relationship[/b]. I sure as hell will be having sex with my lifelong partner once I find her, though ;p