Talking about sex can bring back intimacy to a relationship

Couples who actively invest in their sexual connection fare better than those who don’t, says Suzi Godson. 

Q. My wife used to initiate sex but rarely does now that we have two children. I have forgotten how to take the lead because I am so out of the habit and it makes me feel awkward.

A. Decades of research confirm the link between the arrival of children and a decline in satisfaction in the relationship.