Ali and James live apart and find new intimacy after menopause

5 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 10

Ali, 58, moved out 10 months ago after seven years together, while James, 65, says baths, massages and cuddling now sometimes replace sex.
Ali says menopause erased her libido and left her grieving, anxious and depressed, while James says they schedule intimacy and stop if she seems uncomfortable.
The couple discussed separating, disagree over long-term “living apart together”, and say limited support for men understanding menopause has complicated efforts to adapt.

Can a relationship truly be stronger than ever after sexual intimacy has completely disappeared?

Is living apart to stay together a radical new solution or a quiet admission of defeat?