From your profile, I assumed you are American.
This is a very famous photograph taken by the great Scottish photographer Harry Benson.
I live in America. Ages 11 to 16.
It would take more work, IMO, to leave one’s partner than to work on ways to improve one’s sex life.
I am American, of Italian descent. Ethnicity was a big thing in my neighborhood and still is.
I believe I've seen that photo. I think Hillary was in her 30's. Good looking woman, in good shape.
To me it never made sense to stay with some one just because it's more complicated not to. Life is too short. Might as well enjoy it, instead of being blinded by inertia.
If I was not married and happy, I would definitely be alone rather than be with someone just to be with someone.
My wife supports every thing I do, as I support her. I have her trust and I give her space.
I don't need to check in or ask permission, neither does she.
We enjoy out time together and share a number of common interests but some times I do things that don't interest her and she does things that don't interest me.
So, I'll do my thing and she'll do hers. No problem.
Sometimes we fight. Never physical. Most of the time, I'll tell her I'm going for a walk and when I come back I want her calm. She is very passionate about things but that's what I like about her, even when we disagree.
Is it a formula for success. I doubt it. It's not the same for everybody.
You can be in ten different relationships and they are all unique.
If there is a lesson, it's that we are very content sharing of our lives together and that encompasses the physical, intellectual and emotional.
I consider myself a lucky guy and I know she considers herself a lucky girl.
I don't see it happening, but if it ever ends, for whatever reason, I will always appreciate the good times we had together.