How much DOES sex actually matter in a LTR?

[Tailsandsnails]

Does it matter and would you really end things if there were no sex but children involved?
My husband and I do not have sex, it’s now been 6 years - nearly 7 - it is unlikely to change.
But with three children how much does this matter?
Would you really leave in these circumstances?

I think it's important, but it depends on the reason for the dry spell. If it's down to having a baby/ crazy spell at work/ exhaustion/ depression then there's a possibility that when those (hopefully temporary) situations resolve then the sex life will improve, with some effort from both partners.
If it's a total loss of libido or 'the ick' then less likely.
Communication is key though. If you're not happy with the situation, discuss it.

Wouldn't bother me OP.

DP and I have been together for 8 years. We rarely have sex now as I always end up with UTIs.

We love each other enough for it not to be a problem and we show affection towards each other in different ways. Hasn't affected our relationship at all.

To the person that wrote sex is shallow, Really!