Years to Her Husband, 50, Is Questioning Her Sexuality After a Close Female Friend, Liz, 56, Revealed a Past Relationship With a Woman

The reader, who has only had male partners, notices Liz's affectionate gestures—lingering hugs, eye contact, hair adjustments—and wonders if she should signal openness to explore a kiss. She has never cheated and seeks advice on whether her curiosity is genuine or a passing thought. Slate columnists Jessica Stoya and Rich Juzwiak respond, noting that women often display platonic affection and that the reader might be misreading cues, while also acknowledging the possibility of mutual interest. No, that’s not for me, thanks.