>>13339244The Orthodox teachings say that men and women if they want to reach greater spiritual level, must have one sexual partner in their life time and that must be withing the marriage. Also because the Holy fathers new that stay virgin is very hard the used to marry them young.
Now that Christian Traditions are long gone and materialism, individualism and free choise took place, most people are finding themselves confused and vulnerable. Sad but thats the truth.
Unconditional love is possible by both genders, but it requires rigorous spiritual fight with our ego.