Of course. Religious people who abstain from any romantic relationship exist.

It’s probably not healthy if it’s not a choice, but that alone isn’t going to kill a person.

@Hatred @asklemmy The answer is no. Experiments were performed on babies in the 1940s. Those which had all of their other needs met, but were not given touch or affection, died. Love and intimacy is a necessity of the human condition, and without it, we waste away.

https://evergreenpsychotherapycenter.com/importance-touch/