They stare at each other. They explain how they gradually lost interest. Then she developed respiratory problems. And anyway, he doesn't think he could manage it physically anymore, even if he wanted to. They've both read about Viagra but don't want to go back to that huffing and puffing phase of their lives.
Sex takes a great deal of energy.
I've done that, been there. Let's move on. Ruth Prudhon is more concerned with holding on. She wants to keep the kind of comfortable relationship she and her husband have developed. She hopes her husband won't want to take Viagra, but knows everyone will be saying he's a fool not to sip at this magic fountain of youth.