I’ve slept with my late husband’s younger carer

Solve your sex, love & life troubles

TV’s sTeph and Dom parker, 52 and 54, draw on their 21 years of marriage to solve your relationship problems . . . Q MY

HUSBAND died seven weeks ago, aged 80, after 15 years of multiple cancers. He spent five years on a hospital bed in the lounge, being looked after by me plus an army of carers. We were married for 49 years and I loved him and will miss him for ever.

After he died, one of his carers got in touch suggesting a drink. We talked until 1.30am, had a hug and he left. We met up again several times and we kissed — I swear the earth fell off its axis. Then we had sex. It was the first time in 15 years for me and it was amazing.

The problem is I am 69 and he is 43. He says he has always been attracted to older women. I confided in a friend, who deemed me to be deluded and vulnerable. I see her point but I am having more fun than ever. The past five years were hell and I feel I deserve some pleasure. What do you think?