7 Male Midlife Crisis Symptoms To Understand

My dad spent every day working, taking us to school or soccer practice. He had no time to self-reflect on his life. But now, he had time. So, to cope with the self-realization that he’s aging, he bought a car.

Though this isn’t what all men do. Some men date women half their age, others quit their jobs and travel, and some zone out in front of the TV watching football. But how do you know your man is going through a midlife crisis if everyone processes this phase differently? Well, there are some male midlife crisis symptoms to look out for. Know the signs.

# They want change, and they want it fast

Like my dad, some men are looking for a change. They’ll buy a motorcycle or car, maybe install a swimming pool in their backyard. They just want to go back to feeling young again. The things that they regret not doing in their past, well, they’re making up for it now. Skydiving may be extreme for you, but for them, it’s a chance to feel adventure and thrill.

# What was important doesn’t matter anymore

Perhaps they used to love reading or going on fishing trips, but now, they don’t care about those activities. You may even notice them question their beliefs and values, changing their opinions on topics which they were firm believers in.

# They’re depressed

Depression can pop up any time in a person’s life and sometimes when you least expect it. Some men will experience depression when going through a midlife crisis.

You’ll notice their mood change, they feel sadness and become more pessimistic. In addition, they stop doing activities which they once liked, have weight gain or loss, and will lack the energy to do things.

# He’s angry

If you are arguing with him, you’ll notice that he’s angry at everything. He may try to blame his past on you, saying that you’re the cause for his unhappiness. If your partner is unhappy, they’re not going to self-reflect on the choices they made. Instead, they’re going to point the finger at you. It’s always easier to point the finger at someone else when you’re unhappy with your life.

# He using abusive substances

Now, everyone likes to have a couple beers or a glass of wine every now and then. However, you’ve noticed that your partner is drinking more often than usual. This sign doesn’t necessarily mean he’s experiencing a midlife crisis, but he is going through some personal issues.

# He keeps going down memory lane

Right now, he’s all about the past. Most of his sentences start with, “what if” and they quickly analyze their past, wondering if they made any good decisions. Everyone has nostalgic moments, but, in reality, no one has any idea how their life would look if they did something different. Going down memory lane is fine up until a point where they start to act on it.

# He doesn’t spend time with you

He may be pushing himself away, trying to fulfill the fantasy that’s on his mind right now. You may be having less sex than normal because he’s experiencing a midlife crisis.

He’s unhappy, he’s depressed, thus, your sex life is going to take a toll. Though, if you’re having more sex, you want to make sure he’s staying loyal to you. Many men use this tactic to cover up affairs.