Midlife Advice | Perimenopause, Hormones & Midlife Women’s Health
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Midlife Advice | Perimenopause, Hormones & Midlife Women’s Health
64: Midlife Marriage on the Rocks? Here’s What to Do
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If your midlife marriage feels more like roommates than romance, you’re not alone. Marriage therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone explains what to do before making any big decisions.
Many women begin questioning their marriages in midlife—wondering if the relationship can evolve with them or if it’s time to walk away.
In this episode, I’m talking with marriage and family therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone about why so many women reconsider their long-term marriage in midlife and what to do when you start thinking, “I think I want out.”
We talk about the personality traits that predict a happy marriage, why midlife can shake up relationship dynamics, and how emotional reactivity, stress, and changing roles affect long-term partnerships.
Dr. Becky also explains why self-care and nervous system regulation matter more than we realize, how masculine and feminine energy show up in modern relationships, and why some couples benefit from a structured separation instead of rushing straight to divorce.
If your midlife marriage feels like it’s on the rocks, this conversation will help you slow down, gain perspective, and think more clearly about what to do next.
Connect with Dr. Becky Whetstone:
Book: I (Think) I Want Out: What to Do When One of You Wants to End Your Marriage
marriagecrisismanager.com | 2-Month Coaching Intensive
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