clarified.... eh?

An elderly couple, both of them had lost their life partners.... .
knew each other well & had been going out for a long time.

Inspired by their friends, they decided to get married at the end.

Before the wedding, they went out to dinner and had a long conversation regarding how their marriage might work well !

They discussed finances and living arrangements, their likes & dislikes and so on and so forth. . . . .

Finally, the elderly gentleman thought it was the good time to bring the point of their physical relationship. ???

'How do you feel about sex my dear?' he asked, somewhat tentatively.

I would like it "infrequently" , the lady replied.

The old gentleman sat quietly for a moment, adjusted his spectacles, leaned towards her and whispered,.. ...

"Is that one word or two?"