When is the last time you've gone to a cemetery and seen a gravestone that said, "Here lies John Doe...He died from lack of sex". The fact is, no one has ever died from lack of sex. Remember that we're not talking about celibacy here. That would be taking a vow never to have sex. What we're suggesting is taking a pause in your life until you're willing to make a life-long commitment with someone. Sex without commitment is risky. There's no guarantee your partner will stay with you forever, no matter how sincere they may appear. Looking at the relationship you are in presently, what guarantee do you have that it is going to last? If you're basing it on their word, you're at risk. Try abstaining, and see what happens to the relationship. If it continues you have a keeper, if not...