How can partners identify for themselves potential menopause/andropause (double menopause) danger zones in their relationship, and what are some remedies you would recommend?
Be honest with yourself and each other. Rather than hiding from or denying problems, acknowledge what you might be feeling to yourself and your partner. Allow yourself to be more vulnerable and open to your partner; that’s what true intimacy is about. If you withdraw, your partner might take this as rejection and a vicious cycle can ensue. Change old patterns and start doing things together that are fun and refreshing — “date night,” playful surprises — it’s amazing how the element of fun and surprise can energize a relationship. It’s better to recharge your own relationship than deal with the pitfalls of an affair. You talk about the rising divorce rate among many couples who are of the age of menopause and andropause (male menopause). Do you think there is a direct correlation, and how thorough is the evidence of this phenomenon? There is an absolute correlation, but not necessarily a “double-blind” placebo-controlled scientific study to prove the point. The statistics identify a s
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