Conversely, when each mate seeks, “not his own advantage, but that of the other person ” and renders the marriage due as an expression of love rather than as a duty, affectionate intimate relations can strengthen the marriage bond. ​ — 1 Cor. 10: 24.
Kui aga mõlemad otsivad „teise, mitte enda kasu ” ja täidavad abielukohust armastusest, mitte pelgalt kohusetundest, siis tugevdavad sellised intiimsuhted nende abielusidet.