Susan, 43
Role play is a form of escapism. I leave my ‘mum’ identity at the bedroom door
Thomas and I like to schedule sex. We both have young children from previous marriages, so we have to squeeze in our dates around custody arrangements. We only get to spend three or four child-free days together a month, and every hour is meticulously mapped out in advance: we allocate time for workouts, time outdoors and for lazy mornings in bed. It can be frustrating squeezing an entire relationship into an occasional weekend together, but we try to make a game out of it. Done right, sitting down with your lover
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