Sex is one way a man returns to himself. He responds to pleasurable touch, forgets the stress of everyday life. These needs are both male AND female, but typically based higher or lower depending on which. Sex is pretty high on MY list, so I've already blown my own generalization wording. When conflict occurs in a relationship, someone's gotta give first.
Resentments can build, yes indeed.
After all, I end up getting what I want and so does he. Which is a show of love and caring. The Lessons Children Learn. How the Co-dependency Movement Is Ruining Marriages. How to Find a Good Marriage Counselor.