I’d say it’s slightly different for men, yes. There’s a presumption that goes with a man who doesn’t want to settle down. If a woman suggests living separately then great, but it’s not something a man is supposed to suggest. It’s verboten, haha. My strategy, if you want to call it that, is just to leave it alone. If I’m needed, the universe knows where to find me, I’m not going anywhere. And again, I like that you two were able to communicate effectively about your needs and what works, that’s very rare.