I don't really believe sex has anything to do with love.

It may seem impossible nowadays but love does exist without sex.

Asexual people manage it all the time.

Sex is a way to create a greater connection between two people who love each other. It is not the only way, nor does sex necessarily happen to enhance love at all.

Yes. Love does not depend on sex, unless the person is shallow - even then, in that case, it probably isn't even true love, anyway.

Well, I love my cat, so...

@Misanthrope. XDDDDD. Haha, that comment was gold!

Defiantly! Love isn't all about sex and having babies. To a degree I think sex is more for the lustful than the loving. In my opinion it is more loving to wait until you find 'the right one' to have sex.

@misanthrope Good point, I love my dog but we are not sexually active. I also love my siblings and my parents. I don't know very many people who have had sex with a sibling or parent because they love them. In fact I don't know anyone.

I thought we were talking about romance?

Were we? To be honest I don't know. Either way around my answer is the same.

@Cassie. Romance is just one aspect of love, though... Love doesn't just have to be reserved for 'that special person' in a romantic way... Plus, this poll doesn't specify... So, no, we weren't necessarily talking about 'romance' as much as love in general. Love can exist without sex and does so in many forms... Think about family members - you don't have sex with them, but you still love them...

To be fair, this question doesn't specify romantic love, just love. It is, however, implied.

I love sex. I think it's fantastic. And I love safe monogamous sex with the person I'm in love with. That is ten times more fantastic than regular old sex. However, there are people, as bri-marie points out, who have absolutely zero interest in sex. This does not preclude them from being able to fall in love with someone. They just won't be interested in the sex part of the relationship, and if both parties feel the same way, then that's a perfectly functional and healthy romantic relationship.

In the same way, I believe that romantic love can exist without kissing, without hand-holding, and without cuddling, if two people don't enjoy this aspect of expressing physical affection. Again, I would suggest that the feeling is mutual. Because if one party likes it and the other doesn't, it's possible the relationship will not last. In the same way that if you have different interests, or less in common than you initially thought, or want different things out of the relationship, it will probably not last.

I am one of those people who has zero sex drive. Speaking from that experience (or what little I have of it) I can safely say I think I'm able to love someone without needing sex.

Depends on the type of 'love' you're talking about. If you mean love between a parent and child, unless you're a creeper, you can love each other without sex.
Romantic love, yeah. Some people just don't want to do it, others are afraid, an their significant other is completely okay with their fear of it.