Dear Husbands: Duck!

A new study shows that 7 out of 10 women blame perimenopause or menopause for their divorce—shocking unless you’ve ever witnessed a hormonal hurricane up close. Women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s report mood swings, rage, insomnia, and a growing intolerance for anyone breathing too loud, especially husbands. The emotional chaos isn’t just internal; it becomes marital shrapnel. So here’s some sarcastic advice for men: if your wife starts crying because the laundry detergent smells “emotionally aggressive,” do not ask if she’s overreacting. Nod gently, back away slowly, and maybe Google “how to be useful during menopause” before she Googles “divorce lawyers who specialize in clueless spouses.”

And let’s be clear, this isn’t just about hot flashes and mood swings. It’s a full-body, full-identity reboot no one warned us about. Hormones crash, skin dries up, sleep vanishes, libido sometimes ghosts completely, and suddenly, the wife is crying in the snack aisle because they discontinued her favorite granola. Men, if you’re confused, congratulations, you’re finally experiencing a fraction of what your partner’s dealing with. So, instead of tiptoeing around like a guilty entity, try empathy. Listen without fixing. Offer snacks without commentary. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll survive this chapter with your marriage (and your dignity) still standing.

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Dana Obeid