"We are tactile to the point that we are still like teenagers who can’t help touching each other all the time." Image: Getty Question: I am 55 years old and am married to a wonderful man who is 10 years younger. We met 11 years ago when I was in a dead-end job and deeply depressed.

My life has completely changed since then. My husband has made me feel beautiful for the first time in my life. He has supported me throughout so I could get a university degree and, when he travels for his work, which is often, I go with him.

In the last decade, I have been abroad more than I have been home. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.