[&#8230;] Seduction is also an element that impacts sexual desire in couples. Most long-term couples tend to take for granted their partner after a while and they don&rsquo;t feel the need to seduce and flirt anymore. Seducing our partner is required if we want to keep the flames of passion between each other. Flirting allows the couple to have fun, laugh, play and sexualize their encounters, which grants the promise of sex in the near future. If we don&rsquo;t play the game, we can&rsquo;t expect to win the prize!   The downside of seducing our partner is that they may end up not wanting sex at the end, which can leave one partner frustrated or rejected at having put so much effort. People who cultivate other validated intimacy will withdraw from flirting to avoid getting hurt again. Couples who are capable of validating themselves will try again and see it as a challenge to woo their partner next time.   Hence, intimacy is intricately related to the level of sexual desire that will be shared between partners. We need to heighten our intimacy by cultivating our sexual development, seducing our partner and growing as a person!     Francois Renaud M.A. Sex therapist &amp; Psychotherapist Montreal      READ MORE  ON: Sexual Intimacy &amp; Sexual Desire  Redefine your Couple&rsquo;s Dynamic in Sexuality Part 1  Two Very Different Types of Intimacy Part 2  The 4 Points of Balance Part 4      Other related articles:  Why It&rsquo;s Truly Hard to Commit to Our Relationships  Emotional Gridlock  A Lack of Sexual Desire is Good for Your Couple! [&#8230;]