anything can make a rrelationship difficult if you dont communicate..

just an excuse

I agree with those 3 things causing problems but I'm not at the mid-life part yet so I can't say.

Midlife crisis and PMS are just excuses for a person's bad behavior and this is coming from a girl lol.

I think in some circumstances if there is a problem with sex, kids, or money, it could create a midlife crisis. So, I think it's basically like saying, "I give up. For a while". So, I guess sometimes it's an excuse and a cop out. I guess. I think.

It only becomes an excuse if you're doing something you're not supposed to be. Otherwise, there are some perfectly legitimate issues to be discussed on the subject. I'm not getting any younger and I fear death as much as the next guy. That could certainly make me a little moody at times;)

Midlife crisis is a real, psycho-emotional phenomenon. We have bastardized and watered down the term over the last 25 years, but it doesn't make it any less real. Yes, it can put a huge strain on a marriage. And failure to recognize and deal with it appropriately has ended many marriages. I, however, wouldn't categorize it with sex, kids and money, because it doesn't happen to everyone and because it associated with a phase of life. It isn't dealt with in the same way that sex, kids and money are "dealt" with. It is a different kind of stressor.

Not a excuse at all! I think its the sex, kids and money that can cause a mid life crisis.

The mind can do extraordinary things, and stress/euphoria/emotions can cause the brain to overload. Increasing problematic dysfunction and causing neural instability.

I think it's just an excuse personally. If by a midlife crisis you're talking about some asshole who seeks out a girl considerably younger than himself simply because he doesn't want to accept the fact he is getting old then I would have to say not all middle aged men go though this. Some of us have no issue with accepting we are getting old and are the least bit intersted in trying to prove something by hooking up with a young hottie. Sometimes some of us open our hearts to someone we see as having alot in common with in spite of a major significance in age and in doing so get carried away in the moment unintentionally. By the time we realize it it's now too late and we find ourselves falling hopelessly inlove with that person in spite of being old enough to be their father. It doesn't make us a bad person or someone scared of facing the reality of middle age it just makes us maybe a little careless for not guarding our hearts and our feelings a little more closely so as to have been able to prevent those we fall inlove with from being put on the spot and made to feel uncomfortable. Hopefully some learn this before it's too late and sorry is just not good enough anymore. Hopefully the fact that we are full of regret and remorse for hurting those we love and hold dear to our hearts is good enough for the person who was hurt and they can once again find forgiveness and go on being friends. Especially in light of some of us truly missing our friend and truly wanting to make things right with them.

I think their is a mid life transition, that most go through, the kids are leaving, some of their parents are dying, they start soul searching, they need to reassess, to see if they should change their lives or stay where we are, while they feel they still have time. They should try to explore and accept their feelings; allow themselves time to reflect about their life regularly; devote extra time to your partner and rekindle your relationship; set new goals and develop new hobbies; travel; volunteer; devote special time to your children; take care of your mental health (join a group or seek out a therapist if necessary).

Oh no, it's real! You will get through it.

i think a midlife crisis is the reult of all three. lol