You are obviously not Italian, so it's hard for you to relate to the quote.
I'll agree with you that mutual respect is just ONE of the things that make up a long term and successful relationship.
I mean you could live in an exclusively intellectual relationship, but unless you are a eunuch, you will seek others for sexual fulfillment.
Unfortunately or fortunately, sexuality is one thing that defines us and probably that instinct comes second only to survival.
I'll agree with you that mutual respect is just ONE of the things that make up a long term and successful relationship.
I mean you could live in an exclusively intellectual relationship, but unless you are a eunuch, you will seek others for sexual fulfillment.
Unfortunately or fortunately, sexuality is one thing that defines us and probably that instinct comes second only to survival.