Case Study: George and Rose
George and Rose, both in their eighties had recently been spending more time together. They were neighbours, each widowed many years previously. They came to Relate not because they thought they had any particular problems but because they wanted to be as sure as they could that in their remaining years they could have as fulfilling a relationship together as possible. George and Rose wanted to talk about hopes and fears, moving in together, and sex. With the help of their counsellor they decided on a way forward which they believed would be mutually supportive and nurturing.