Surviving HIS mid-life Crises

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Registered: 04-02-2007
Surviving HIS mid-life Crises
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Thu, 04-05-2007 - 10:43am
Has anyone successfully survived the roller coaster of your husband's mid-life crises? My husband is 42 and has been in this crises for a little over a year. It's so classic, with the exception of a young mistress and new sports car. He claims to have been unhappy in our marriage for a long time, blames all of his unhappiness on me, can't remember why he fell in love with me and so on and so on. The roller coaster of his emotions is finally wearing on me. Everything I read says to be supportive and patient. We have 2 young children and are on the fence about separating. I want to work on our marriage, he doesn't know if he wants to. Will I ever get him back??? How long do I wait before I reclaim my life??? Advice from those who have been there will be so appreciated.
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Registered: 03-28-2003
Thu, 04-05-2007 - 5:26pm

Where do you go to read up on this?

I ask because my DH turned 39 yesterday and recently had to close his business. Those two things have him in a depressive mid-life tail spin. He's going to a counselor, but his depression is really starting to freak me out. I had a crazy nightmare last night and wake up SOBBING and couldn't stop.

Sorry I don't have any advice for you, but maybe you have some for me. ;)

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Registered: 04-02-2007
Thu, 04-05-2007 - 6:40pm
It's amazing if you google "mens midlife crises" what you will find. There are lots of books, articles, etc. My husband suffers from depression and I have often wondered if depression and midlife crises goes together. Good luck!