The
condition may occur from the ages of 45–64. Mid-life crises last about 3–10
years in men and 2–5 years in women. A mid-life crisis could be caused by aging
itself, or aging in combination with changes, problems, or regrets over:
condition may occur from the ages of 45–64. Mid-life crises last about 3–10
years in men and 2–5 years in women. A mid-life crisis could be caused by aging
itself, or aging in combination with changes, problems, or regrets over:
- work or career (or lack thereof)
- spousal relationships (or lack thereof)
- maturation of children (or lack of children)
- aging or death of parents
- physical changes associated with aging
Mid-life
crisis can affect men and women differently because their stressors differ. A
man going through a midlife crisis may include the purchase of a luxury item
such as an exotic car, or seeking intimacy
with a younger woman. Some men seek younger women who are able to procreate,
not necessarily with an intention to produce offspring, but psychologists refer
to this as a human instinct. A man’s midlife crises is more likely to be caused
by work issues. A woman’s crisis by personal evaluations of their roles. Even
though there are differences between why men and women go through a midlife
crisis, the emotions they both encounter can be intense.
crisis can affect men and women differently because their stressors differ. A
man going through a midlife crisis may include the purchase of a luxury item
such as an exotic car, or seeking intimacy
with a younger woman. Some men seek younger women who are able to procreate,
not necessarily with an intention to produce offspring, but psychologists refer
to this as a human instinct. A man’s midlife crises is more likely to be caused
by work issues. A woman’s crisis by personal evaluations of their roles. Even
though there are differences between why men and women go through a midlife
crisis, the emotions they both encounter can be intense.
Individuals
experiencing a mid-life crisis may feel:
experiencing a mid-life crisis may feel:
- a deep sense of remorse for goals not
accomplished - a fear of humiliation among more successful
colleagues - longing to achieve a feeling of youthfulness
- need to spend more time alone or with certain
peers - a heightened sense of their sexuality
- confusion, resentment or anger due to their
discontent with their marital, work, health, economic, or social status - ambitious to right the missteps they feel they
have taken early in life
