The following is an article that was written at Fabulously40 and Beyond by David M Matthews, author of "Every Man Sees You Naked". With his permission, I am sharing this exchange here at LifeTwo: »more»

What the heck is the Dorothy Syndrome and what does it have to do with mid-life crisis? Well, it has everything to do with MLC! The Dorothy Syndrome is a phrase that I coined and is the premise for my upcoming book titled "The Dorothy Syndrome: Mid-life on the Yellow Brick Road". While coaching at another web site forum, I started using the metaphors used in one of my favorite stories and movies..."The Wizard of OZ". I was astonished at how easily I could use the dialog from the movie or premise of the story to describe the transitions, emotions, the typical experiences that occur during an MLC, whether it be for the woman or the man. »more»

Inspired by Wesley’s recent “Top Ten Road Trip Movies,” I thought it was time somebody nailed down the “Top Ten Midlife Crisis Movies.” Here it is. Feel free to agree or disagree. Create your inferior own list, if you like. The best thing about this list: it’s mine. »more»

According to a comprehensive study of data from 80 countries, researchers at Britain's Warwick University and America's Dartmouth College have confirmed what people in their forties have known for years, middle age is indeed truly miserable. Researchers discovered that "for both men and women the probability of depression peaks around 44 years of age. »more»

Music can be very powerful and can evoke memories and emotions. What song(s) best capture how you are feeling and why? (Perhaps at some point we'll put together a iTunes playlist for us all to listen to).

The last 18 months of my life have been one of the most soul searching times of my 49 years on this earth. Having been with the same partner for 26 years and married for 21, having 2 fantastic children grown up and a beautiful grand-daughter I believed I was heading for my middle years feeling so contented. »more»

Writing in the latest issue of Psychology Today, academics Alan S. Miller and Satoshi Kanazawa propose a provocative theory of the cause of midlife crisis:

Many believe that men go through a midlife crisis when they are in middle age. Not quite. Many middle-aged men do go through midlife crises, but it's not because they are middle-aged. It's because their wives are. »more»

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How would a 'near-death' experience ("NDE") affect your life? It may tell you a lot about yourself and the changes you should make even without experiencing one. The near-death experience and its aftermath also gives guidance to dealing with midlife crisis and possibility heading one off. »more»

Do you feel really lost in your life? Are you in a midlife crisis and don't have a clue what to do about it? »more»