subject: A Key Guide To Midlife Crisis Symptoms [print this page] For anyone approaching their middle years, it is essential to be aware of midlife crisis symptoms with, some glaringly obvious, others more subtle or discreet. This article will provide you with clues to watch out for in people approaching their midlife.
Naturally, any one of these symptoms individually is not a cause for alarm, but when brought into line with perhaps odd behavior in other aspects of their lives, it could well be that they are approaching a midlife transition or crisis.
Dressing younger - Normally if the person doesn't dress that well, but all of a sudden takes an interest in dressing up, this could be a clue to a person heading into mlc. It is a quick fix to looking younger and beating off the threat of old age.
Looking to do more extreme things - In a bid to try and hang on to their youth for as long as possible, they can tend to all of a sudden, take part in activities more suited to younger people.
Loss of affection - Another key sign is the loss of affection from your partner or spouse. They will seem more interested in being centre of the world.
Lack of communication - This is one of the first signs, as they will be less communicable. Perhaps even in the day to day things, they will clam up.
The sports car - A very clear indication of a person going into a midlife crisis is the desire or purchase of a sports car or convertible, or other out of character type purchases.
Doing crazy things that are completely out of character. This is also noticeable from outsiders who may comment "is this person on drugs" or "have they hit their head?".
Seeking extra marital affairs. Classic symptom of midlife crisis.
Also, someone who is in midlife crisis will themselves, not actually see it. They feel that there is no problem with themselves and this in itself is the major problem. As you cannot control them, the crisis in effect is yours, and not theirs.
They have become alien to you, a complete personality change which they do not see, but you do. This is probably the biggest indication that someone is in a midlife crisis.
As previously stated, none of these aspects on their own means a person has midlife crisis symptoms, but it is important to be aware and try to nip in the bud any movement towards a crisis. Any problem nipped in the bud has a greater chance of success at the end of the day.
