Married At First Sight’s sexologist Alessandra Rampolla reveals the number one thing couples must share in order to have a happy relationship
Married At First Sight sexologist Alessandra Rampolla has revealed her top tips for a happy relationship.
The Puerto Rican sexologist, 46, told Nine that the most important thing is not sex – but friendship.
‘Your partner needs to be your best friend who you also want to get it on with. If that part isn’t there they stay in the friend zone,’ she revealed.
Close: Married At First Sight sexologist Alessandra Rampolla (pictured) has revealed her top tips for a happy relationship. The Puerto Rican sexologist, 46, told Nine that the most important thing is not sex – but friendship
Alessandra added that ‘bad sex’ is the often the biggest reason that couples fall apart.
‘It becomes the number one problem for that relationship. It’s the reason for many couples to disintegrate,’ she said.
Like many relationship experts, Alessandra says that communication is key to a great relationship.
Be friendly: ‘Your partner needs to be your best friend who you also want to get it on with. If that part isn’t there they stay in the friend zone,’ she revealed
‘So many couples have broken up just because they don’t find how to better express themselves and communicate themselves sexually,’ she added.
It comes after the sexologist spoke about her failed marriage to businessman John Hernandez.
She told Woman’s Day that her divorce and personal experiences help her connect with the participants on the dating show.
‘I think going through those ups and downs of marriage will allow me to understand what some of these couples will go through,’ Alessandra said.
Keep it good: Alessandra added that ‘bad sex’ is the often the biggest reason that couples fall apart. ‘It becomes the number one problem for that relationship. It’s the reason for many couples to disintegrate,’ she said
She continued: ‘But I don’t think you need to have that experience to be able to offer up advice. I think my expertise and education gives me the tools to do that.’
Alessandra married businessman John Hernandez in 2007, but they filed for divorce just four years later in 2011.
She explained she wanted to stay in Argentina at the time but John wanted to return to Puerto Rico.
Alessandra said the pair still love each other but ‘life just took us on different paths’.
Be free: ‘So many couples have broken up just because they don’t find how to better express themselves and communicate themselves sexually,’ she added