I knew that TPR had tired of me completely, so I was keen to line up a replacement for my husband as soon as possible. My work colleague Brian the Irish architect seemed a good candidate. Like TPR he was tall and lean (albeit not so muscular).

Brian was delighted and surprised to learn that I was interested in him. He jumped at the opportunity of a road test. I invited him to follow me around bookcases as I added to my collection of second hand reading material.

I rewarded Brian’s patience with a snog in the park.