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.
(‏ ام ٥ :‏ ١٨ ؛‏ جا ٩ :‏ ٩‏ )‏ لِذٰلِكَ يَحُثُّ ٱلْكِتَابُ ٱلْمُقَدَّسُ رَفِيقَيِ ٱلزَّوَاجِ :‏ « لَا يَحْرِمْ أَحَدُكُمَا ٱلْآخَرَ ذٰلِكَ [ٱلْحَقَّ ٱلزَّوْجِيَّ] ،‏ إِلَّا عَلَى تَوَافُقٍ وَلِوَقْتٍ مُعَيَّنٍ » .‏