Gospel musician Empress Gifty has challenged the idea that sexual intimacy is the main ingredient behind a successful marriage, arguing that couples need strong communication to build a lasting relationship.
The singer shared her thoughts in a video posted on Instagram, where she spoke about the different elements that can influence the strength of a marriage.
While acknowledging that sex has an important place in a relationship, Empress Gifty stressed that couples should not rely on intimacy alone to maintain their connection.
She believes communication is the bigger foundation, particularly because the way partners interact with each other on a daily basis can shape the health of their relationship.
According to her, sexual intimacy can strengthen the bond between two people, but its impact can be undermined when there are unresolved problems or poor communication between partners.
“Marriage is all about communication. Sex is also part, but sex isn’t a hundred percent… Sex bonds couples together, especially when there’s no issue between the couple. Even how you speak with each other in the morning is totally different,” she said.
Her comments point to the importance of everyday communication in a marriage, from how couples speak to each other to how they handle disagreements and deal with problems when they arise.
For Empress Gifty, intimacy is therefore one part of a much bigger picture. A couple may share a strong physical connection, but maintaining that relationship requires openness, understanding and the ability to communicate effectively.
The musician’s remarks have since attracted attention online, prompting different reactions from social media users.
While some users have backed her argument that communication is essential to a healthy marriage, others have debated the extent to which sex and other forms of intimacy contribute to a couple’s long-term happiness.
The discussion has once again highlighted the different expectations people bring into marriage and the question of what truly keeps a relationship together over time.
Watch what he said below.
