Marital satisfaction is at its lowest when there are kids in the house between 11 and 16. Hang in there. Satisfaction goes back up with the empty nest - the final stage of marriage, the last third, is the real honeymoon period. Enjoy the flows. Passionate sex is based on knowing your partner and letting them know you.
Intimate sex is passionate sex.
They can be clumsy or funny, even sarcastic - but this willingness to make up after an argument or fight is central to every happy marriage. Learn ways to discuss and update your wishes, hopes and dreams. Your desires and beliefs. On a regular basis. The marriage vow is a promise to stay married, not to stay the same.