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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Philippa Perry

We are in our 60s, but my partner has been lying to me. Do I stay?

Senior therapist explaining analysis to mature couple against bookshelf at home office
‘Conflict avoidance comes from a fear of hurting other people and inhibits you speaking your truth.’ Photograph: Maskot/Getty Images

The dilemma My partner and I, both in our early 60s, have been together for 20 years.

He does thoughtful things for me every day, but is never generous or complimentary. When we used to have sex, it was always me who made the first move, but since the menopause I’m not interested.

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