Is anyone ever candid about sex in Talking Point?
I haven't been in touch recently, but felt the need to ask advice.
Due to my partner's illness, that side of our relationship is no longer and hasn't been for quite some time; but I do not just miss the closeness and the warmth of intimacy, I miss the sex itself. I know women of a certain age are not supposed to hanker after the pleasures of the flesh, but that's how I feel.
I recently read an article in the recent Alzheimers publication about the poor lady carer whose husband made consistent sexual demands. I really sympathize with her; it must have been akin to rape in the end.
The other side of the issue is no sex at all, and that can also be hard to cope wiith.
I thought that side of life would continue well into old age, but dementia has stolen it away.
I love my partner both as he was, and in a different way, as he is now. I want to care for him, as best I can, until the disease makes it imposssible. But what about me, would I be wrong to consider some comfort elsewhere?
There is a male carer who is looking after his wife who has Alzheimer's in the latter stages. His care and love for her is exemplary, as I feel mine is for my partner. There is a definite 'spark' between us. Would it be so wrong for us to seek solace together before it is too late?
I hope this isn't too blatant a message. I would hate to offend any member's sensitivities.
I haven't been in touch recently, but felt the need to ask advice.
Due to my partner's illness, that side of our relationship is no longer and hasn't been for quite some time; but I do not just miss the closeness and the warmth of intimacy, I miss the sex itself. I know women of a certain age are not supposed to hanker after the pleasures of the flesh, but that's how I feel.
I recently read an article in the recent Alzheimers publication about the poor lady carer whose husband made consistent sexual demands. I really sympathize with her; it must have been akin to rape in the end.
The other side of the issue is no sex at all, and that can also be hard to cope wiith.
I thought that side of life would continue well into old age, but dementia has stolen it away.
I love my partner both as he was, and in a different way, as he is now. I want to care for him, as best I can, until the disease makes it imposssible. But what about me, would I be wrong to consider some comfort elsewhere?
There is a male carer who is looking after his wife who has Alzheimer's in the latter stages. His care and love for her is exemplary, as I feel mine is for my partner. There is a definite 'spark' between us. Would it be so wrong for us to seek solace together before it is too late?
I hope this isn't too blatant a message. I would hate to offend any member's sensitivities.