Dear Annie:

I married my best friend 19 years ago, but we have known each other for nearly 40. Our shared history runs deep. We have weathered life’s highs and lows together, raised children, supported each other through illnesses, job changes, and the inevitable challenges of growing older. In many ways, our bond is strong and steady.

However, about three years ago, our physical intimacy came to a complete stop. There were some health issues and other factors at play at the time, and I tried to be understanding. But now, years later, nothing has changed. She seems completely content with the way things are. I have gently brought it up a few times, but she brushes it off or changes the subject.

I am in my early 70s, and she is in her late 60s. I understand that physical relationships ev

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