ManTalks Podcast Why Most Men Have A Midlife Crisis—And What To Do
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Dec 14, 2023 Explore the transformative period of middle age and the reasons behind men's midlife crisis. Discuss the impact of women's cycles and the realization of mortality. Delve into the pillars of midlife crisis and challenge societal expectations. Learn about finding fulfillment through new hobbies and activities.
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Midlife: Crisis or Awakening?
- Many people avoid the big questions in life due to a fear of death, consciously or unconsciously.
- This fear contributes to the negative perception of midlife as a 'crisis' rather than an awakening.
Time Perception in Men and Women
- Men and women experience time differently due to varying life cycles.
- Women's reproductive cycles make them more aware of their biological clock, while men's experience is less punctuated.
Pleasing Syndrome and Midlife Crisis
- "Pleasing syndrome" drives men to seek external validation, neglecting their internal worth.
- This dependence can lead to a midlife crisis when the constant pursuit of validation becomes unsustainable.