We can't sleep in the same bed and I'm worried about our sex life

Dear Roe: This simple issue is causing serious stress in our relationship. Any advice?

Sun, Dec 9, 2018, 07:00

Roe McDermott

'We do have a spare room so practically it’s possible, but I am worried about what this means for our relationship, and our sex life.' Photograph: Getty Images

'We do have a spare room so practically it’s possible, but I am worried about what this means for our relationship, and our sex life.' Photograph: Getty Images

Dear Roe,

I’ve been with my partner for six years, and we’ve lived together for over a year. We’re incredibly happy, I love him to pieces – but we have a problem that is causing a possibly disproportionate amount of stress and anxiety.

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