How often do you feel emotionally connected to your partner since entering perimenopause? More often than before About the same as before Less often than before Rarely feel connected anymore None How do you typically handle emotional changes related to perimenopause with your partner? We talk openly and support each other I try to manage on my own to avoid burdening my partner We argue more often about it We avoid discussing it altogether None Have you noticed any changes in how you express affection towards your partner? I express more affection now My affection levels are the same I express less affection now I rarely show affection anymore None How often do you and your partner discuss the challenges and changes brought by perimenopause? Regularly and openly Occasionally, when necessary Rarely, it is a difficult topic Never, we avoid it completely None How comfortable do you feel discussing intimate topics with your partner during perimenopause? Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Uncomfortable Very uncomfortable None When conflicts arise due to perimenopause- related issues, how do you and your partner resolve them? We communicate and find solutions together We eventually resolve them after some tension We struggle to find common ground We don’t resolve them, they linger None Has perimenopause affected your physical intimacy with your partner? It has improved It has remained the same It has decreased It has significantly decreased None How do you feel about the level of intimacy in your relationship currently? Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied None Do you and your partner engage in new or different ways to maintain intimacy? Yes, we explore new ways together Some, but not often Rarely, we stick to the same routine No, we don’t try new things None 1 out of 2 Name Email Phone Time's up
