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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Annalisa Barbieri

My ex is with a new man but I still love her, and have even proposed

Illustration of loving couple
AnnalisaIllo diamond Illustration: Guardian Design

I’m not sure how to describe the current state of my “relationship” with the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with.

We are the same age (early 50s) and met a couple of years ago; we lived close to each other and, while it was a wonderful relationship, we maintained a healthy distance that helped prevent an intense flame from burning out quickly.

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