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If a guy can't get sex because he can't get a girlfriend, will there be psychological damage and his life expectancy will shorten?

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Depends: Not so much that lack of ssex with a partner will shorten his life expectancy, but there are some studies that suggest a significantly shortening of longevity due to the inability to have and sustain a meaningful relationship with another person. Not being able to connect with another person is a risk factor for an early death.

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Answered 8/17/2013

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