摘要: Sexual desire discrepancy continues to be a challenging issue in relationships. Due the negative impact that distressing discrepant has on sexual and relational satisfaction, it source of conflict disconnection for couples. We conducted review current literature examine state understanding this complex phenomenon. Researchers have focused protective factors during situations found partners motivated by approach-related goals partner-focused motives sex experience higher rates relationship cohesion overall potentially mitigating discrepancy. In addition, recent research explored ways couples navigate discrepancies, with activities increasing closeness intimacy being associated more satisfaction. While sparse, key findings around motivation behaviors shape our