I KNOW men can have a mid-life crisis but can women? I ask because my wife has said she doesn’t love me any more and I should move on.
She’s 52 and I’m 58. I love her so much. Two months ago she sat me down and told me she didn’t want to sleep with me and could I move into the spare room.
I thought she might be hormonal because of the menopause, and invite me back into our bedroom in a day or so but that day never came.
We’ve been married nearly 30 years and our kids have left home.
I know she’s been chatting to a male colleague on her phone. I’m worried she’s having an affair.
Psychologist says: It’s possible for anyone to have a midlife crisis but it sounds as if your wife has simply checked out of your relationship.
It is hard when these things come out of the blue. Find a quiet moment and ask her what she wants to do about the relationship.
You can find support with a counsellor through BACP – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, (bacp.co.uk, 01455 883300), even if separation is the ultimate outcome.
