Mid-Life Crisis (MLC) is very much like childbirth...whether it be for a man or a woman, it is the re-birthing of a person....it has it's stages of labor...and we transition from one stage to another.  Many women handle this birthing better than others...many choose to take medication or numb themselves to get through it, while others opt to have a C- section and remove themselves, so they can be »more»

I was recently asked to comment on Oprah magazine columnist Ellen Tien's "She's Happily Married, Dreaming of Divorce." Eagerly I clicked the link and began reading, wondering why it had been sent to me in particular for comment. »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»

Most of us like to think that a mutually agreed upon divorce or simple job lay off is not shameful. But something in our culture and deep within our own psyche begs to differ. I found my own divorce to feel quite shameful. What I say now is that any divorce, no matter how mutally desired, traumatizes the people involved and feels like a failure on some level. »more»

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»

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My husband told me in February that he needed time and space because he was unhappy and has been for some time. We have been married 12 years and together for 17 years. We tried marriage counseling but he quit after the 4th visit as he felt it was doing him no good. He did talk to my Father about some stuff and told him that he loves me and does not want a divorce. »more»

Jan 3, 2007 was when the wrecking ball hit me. All of our married years (18 this Mar 31) I felt so loved and so blessed to have the marriage that I had. But now he tells me he's not sure if he's happy. Doesn't know what he wants to do. He says he feels like he's going crazy and can't make a decision. »more»

Hi All, My wife is having a mid life crisis and has said the marriage is over. I'm completely devastated. At the moment we're still sharing the family home, (3 kids, 17,15, & 7) I would do anything to have her back. Can anyone offer any advice as to how I should be acting? Is there anything I can do? »more»