But, as time passed, we realised we loved cohabiting. I was happy around her, and her infectious enthusiasm for life filled me with optimism for the future. Her fierce loyalty and her belief in me made me feel secure. I didn’t want to move out – and Susie didn’t want me to leave.
At that time, she was 35 years old, had experienced several long-term relationships with men and, like me, had no desire to rush into another. She was working towards setting up her own arts funding organisation and wanted to focus on that.
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We both felt a sense we were destined to share some kind of…
