Midlife Marriage Crisis: Reignite Passion

Travis Atkinson

September 14, 2024

Marriage Therapy NYC

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Midlife Marriage Crisis: Reignite Passion

Midlife Marriage Crisis: How Manhattan & Brooklyn Couples Can Reignite Passion with Expert Therapy

Are You Facing a Midlife Marriage Crisis? Here’s How to Reignite Passion and Connection in Your Relationship

Feeling disconnected from your spouse? Struggling to navigate the pressures of a midlife crisis while balancing demanding careers, raising teenagers, or caring for aging parents? You’re not alone. Many successful couples in Manhattan and Brooklyn experience what’s known as a midlife marriage crisis—a significant life event marked by emotional distance, lack of intimacy, and unresolved conflicts that often come to the surface during this challenging phase of life. This emotional distance can leave one or both partners feeling lonely in the relationship.

At Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, we specialize in helping couples like you rediscover their connection, reignite passion, and repair relationships through evidence-based approaches such as the Gottman Method, Schema Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Our expert therapists will guide you on a path forward, helping you rebuild your relationship and achieve lasting closeness and understanding.

Key Takeaways:

Reignite Passion: Rediscover the excitement and intimacy that once defined your relationship.
Reconnect Emotionally: Rebuild trust and emotional closeness after years of distance.
Resolve Conflict: Break destructive cycles and learn to communicate more effectively.
Tailored NYC Therapy: Customized therapy for Manhattan and Brooklyn couples who lead busy, successful lives.
Confidential & Flexible: Discreet therapy options that fit your demanding schedule.

Understanding the Midlife Marriage Crisis: What Happens Next?

A midlife crisis refers to a psychological phase in middle age marked by existential self-evaluation, dissatisfaction with life, heightened awareness of mortality, and behavioral shifts such as impulsive decisions or emotional upheaval.

A midlife marriage crisis often stems from a combination of personal and relationship challenges. It can strike as early as your 30s or as late as your 50s, causing partners to reassess their marriage, identity, and the path forward. The New York Times article, The Midlife Marriage Tuneup, highlights that many couples, especially in middle age, wonder: What is the next chapter of our life?

Travis Atkinson, Founder and Director of Loving at Your Best, explains: “A midlife marriage crisis is often a turning point for couples. It’s a time when partners look beyond their daily routines and start asking bigger questions about their future. Our Loving at Your Best Plan approach using the Gottman Method helps couples engage in meaningful conversations about their shared dreams, creating a stronger emotional connection.”

Through the Gottman Method, couples can explore the deeper hopes and desires behind recurring conflicts. Exercises like “Dreams Within Conflict” help transform disagreements into opportunities for reconnection and growth.

Rebuilding Connection After a Midlife Marriage Crisis

Couples often face emotional distance and marriage problems when they experience a midlife marriage crisis. Rebuilding emotional and physical intimacy during this challenging time is critical to saving the marriage.

Paul Chiariello, Senior Clinician at Loving at Your Best, notes:
“Addressing these deep-rooted issues is essential to rebuilding trust and closeness. Many couples realize that unresolved conflicts from earlier years have compounded. Through therapy, we help couples confront these suppressed issues and heal emotionally.”

Using Schema Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we guide couples to break free from old patterns and address the emotional wounds that may have been festering for years. This helps to not only resolve current marriage problems but also prevents them from resurfacing later.

How Do I Contribute to Our Marriage Problems? Improve Emotional Distress

Self-reflection is essential during a midlife marriage crisis, and taking accountability is a key factor in rebuilding a strong partnership. Self-reflection during a midlife marriage crisis can also bring up feelings of regret about past decisions, which may contribute to current relationship challenges.

Ben Stein, Couples Specialist at Loving at Your Best, shares: “During therapy, it’s crucial for both partners to ask themselves: How do I contribute to our marriage problems?Understanding this is the first step toward resolving conflicts and improving emotional distress in your relationship.”

Through the Gottman Method, couples work together to understand their individual triggers and behaviors that may contribute to conflict. Exercises like “Accepting Influence” help partners embrace each other’s perspectives, fostering collaboration and healing.

Overcoming Emotional Distance: Rekindling Intimacy in a Midlife Marriage Crisis

In the face of a midlife marriage crisis, couples often struggle with emotional distance and feelings of isolation. This emotional gap can have profound effects on their relationship, especially when combined with the pressure of work responsibilities and raising children.

In addition to emotional distance from a partner, individuals may also withdraw from friends, making it harder to find support outside the marriage.

Tiffany Goldberg, Marriage and Family Specialist, adds: “It’s easy for couples to forget what made them fall in love in the first place. Our work focuses on rediscovering those positive memories and skills, helping them feel fulfilled in their marriage once again.”

Through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, couples reconnect emotionally, rebuilding the trust and closeness that has faded over time. Exercises like “Fondness and Admiration” provide a framework for rediscovering why partners fell in love, sparking new emotional and physical intimacy.

Is This Relationship Still Worth It?

Facing a midlife marriage crisis often leads to a deep assessment of the marriage. Partners ask themselves difficult questions: Is this relationship still worth it? Sometimes, they struggle to pinpoint exactly what feels wrong, which can lead to even more uncertainty and confusion.

Travis Atkinson explains: “When couples are experiencing a midlife marriage crisis, they may feel uncertain about whether to continue. Our approach combines Schema Therapy and EFT to guide them through a relational reckoning. By addressing their perceived shortcomings, partners can build a stronger future together, grounded in emotional connection.”

At Loving at Your Best, we help couples weigh the strengths and weaknesses of their marriage and make an informed decision about its future. While some partners may grieve unmet expectations, others find a renewed sense of commitment and emotional closeness.

Why Manhattan & Brooklyn Couples Face Unique Midlife Marriage Crises

Living in New York City comes with unique challenges for couples experiencing a midlife marriage crisis. The pressures of balancing successful careers, maintaining a certain image, and fulfilling family responsibilities can amplify marital stress. These demands often leave couples feeling emotionally distant, disconnected, or overwhelmed by marriage problems.

Jon Present, Sex Therapist at Loving at Your Best, shares:
“In a fast-paced, high-pressure environment like Manhattan, couples often deprioritize their emotional and sexual connection. Rebuilding that connection through therapy allows them to strengthen their bond and create a more fulfilling partnership.”

Our team understands the challenges Manhattan and Brooklyn couples face during a midlife marriage crisis and provides therapy that fits into their busy lives. Whether it’s reigniting passion or resolving long-standing emotional wounds, our therapy helps couples rebuild intimacy and emotional resilience.

Get Help With Midlife Crisis: Meet Your Expert Team at Loving at Your Best

At Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, you’ll work with a team of professionals who specialize in helping Manhattan and Brooklyn couples navigate the complexities of midlife crises and marriage problems:

Travis Atkinson, Founder and Director: Certified in Schema Therapy, the Gottman Method, and EFT, Travis helps couples move forward by breaking free from destructive patterns and rebuilding emotional and physical connection.
Paul Chiariello, Senior Clinician: Paul brings deep insight into the emotional challenges of midlife crises, guiding couples to reconnect emotionally.
Jon Present, Sex Therapist: Jon assists couples in overcoming sexual challenges and restoring their physical intimacy.
Tiffany Goldberg, Marriage and Family Specialist: Tiffany specializes in managing family dynamics, guiding partners through the emotional stress of parenting and its impact on marriage.

Real Success Stories: Couples Who Reconnected Through Therapy

Many married couples in Manhattan and Brooklyn have come to us feeling disconnected, but with the right guidance, they’ve rebuilt their marriages. Here are two success stories:

Manhattan Couple Rekindles Intimacy: This couple, like many experiencing a midlife marriage crisis, felt disconnected after years of focusing on their careers. Through the Gottman Method, they re-learned how to express their emotional and physical needs, rediscovering the connection they once had.
Brooklyn Couple Overcomes Infidelity: After an affair, this couple, also experiencing a midlife marriage crisis, used Schema Therapy to address suppressed issues and rebuild their relationship. Over time, they healed their emotional wounds and found a new life together, stronger than before.

Midlife Marriage Crisis: How Manhattan & Brooklyn Couples Can Reignite Passion with Expert Marriage Therapy

Are You Facing a Midlife Marriage Crisis? Here’s How to Reignite Passion and Connection in Your Relationship

Feeling disconnected from your spouse? Struggling to navigate the pressures of a midlife crisis while balancing demanding careers, raising teenagers, or caring for aging parents? You’re not alone. Many successful couples in Manhattan and Brooklyn experience what’s known as a midlife marriage crisis—a significant life event marked by emotional distance, lack of intimacy, and unresolved conflicts that often come to the surface during this challenging phase of life.

Key Takeaways:

Reignite Passion: Rediscover the excitement and intimacy that once defined your relationship.
Reconnect Emotionally: Rebuild trust and emotional closeness after years of distance.
Resolve Conflict: Break destructive cycles and learn to communicate more effectively.
Tailored NYC Therapy: Customized therapy for Manhattan and Brooklyn couples who lead busy, successful lives.
Confidential & Flexible: Discreet therapy options that fit your demanding schedule.

Understanding the Midlife Marriage Crisis: What Happens Next?

Travis Atkinson, Founder and Director of Loving at Your Best, explains:
“A midlife marriage crisis is often a turning point for couples. It’s a time when partners look beyond their daily routines and start asking bigger questions about their future. Our approach with the Gottman Method helps couples engage in meaningful conversations about their shared dreams, creating a stronger emotional connection.”

Rebuilding Connection After a Midlife Marriage Crisis

How Do I Contribute to Our Marriage Problems? Improve Emotional Distress

Self-reflection is essential during a midlife marriage crisis, and taking accountability is a key factor in rebuilding a strong partnership.

Overcoming Emotional Distance: Rekindling Intimacy in a Midlife Marriage Crisis

Tiffany Goldberg, Marriage and Family Specialist, adds:
“It’s easy for couples to forget what made them fall in love in the first place. Our work focuses on rediscovering those positive memories and skills, helping them feel fulfilled in their marriage once again.”

Is This Relationship Still Worth It?

Facing a midlife marriage crisis often leads to a deep assessment of the marriage. Partners ask themselves difficult questions: Is this relationship still worth it?

Travis Atkinson explains:
“When couples are experiencing a midlife marriage crisis, they may feel uncertain about whether to continue. Our approach combines Schema Therapy and EFT to guide them through a relational reckoning. By addressing their perceived shortcomings, partners can build a stronger future together, grounded in emotional connection.”

Why Manhattan & Brooklyn Couples Face Unique Midlife Marriage Crises

Get Help With Midlife Crisis: Meet Your Expert Team at Loving at Your Best

At Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, you’ll work with a team of professionals who specialize in helping Manhattan and Brooklyn couples navigate the complexities of midlife crises and marriage problems:

Travis Atkinson, Founder and Director: Certified in Schema Therapy, the Gottman Method, and EFT, Travis helps couples move forward by breaking free from destructive patterns and rebuilding emotional and physical connection.
Paul Chiariello, Senior Clinician: Paul brings deep insight into the emotional challenges of midlife crises, guiding couples to reconnect emotionally.
Jon Present, Sex Therapist: Jon assists couples in overcoming sexual challenges and restoring their physical intimacy.
Tiffany Goldberg, Marriage and Family Specialist: Tiffany specializes in managing family dynamics, guiding partners through the emotional stress of parenting and its impact on marriage.

Real Success Stories: Couples Who Reconnected Through Marriage Therapy in NYC

Many married couples in Manhattan and Brooklyn have come to us feeling disconnected, but with the right guidance, they’ve rebuilt their marriages. Here are two success stories:

Manhattan Couple Rekindles Intimacy: This couple, like many experiencing a midlife marriage crisis, felt disconnected after years of focusing on their careers. Through the Gottman Method, they re-learned how to express their emotional and physical needs, rediscovering the connection they once had.
Brooklyn Couple Overcomes Infidelity: After an affair, this couple, also experiencing a midlife marriage crisis, used Schema Therapy to address suppressed issues and rebuild their relationship. Over time, they healed their emotional wounds and found a new life together, stronger than before.

The Loving at Your Best Plan: An Integrated Approach to Treating Midlife Marriage Crises

At Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, we utilize a comprehensive approach to help couples navigate the complexities of a midlife marriage crisis. The Loving at Your Best Plan, created by our founder Travis Atkinson, integrates three powerful, research-backed therapeutic models: The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Schema Therapy for Couples. Each model addresses different aspects of relationship dynamics, ensuring that we provide tailored, effective therapy for couples facing this critical period in their lives. These therapy models are also designed to strengthen an individual’s ability to process emotions and manage the challenges that arise during a midlife marriage crisis.

The Gottman Method: Strengthening Emotional Connection

A core component of the Loving at Your Best Plan is the Gottman Method, which focuses on building emotional resilience and connection. This method emphasizes improving communication, trust, and intimacy between partners by using practical tools like “Dreams Within Conflict” and creating rituals of connection to help couples rediscover their emotional and physical bond. The Gottman Method encourages couples to talk openly about their feelings and relationship issues, often with the support of a therapist, to address challenges together.

As couples move through a midlife marriage crisis, they often experience emotional distance and communication breakdowns. By using the Gottman Method within the Loving at Your Best Plan, we help couples identify the root causes of their conflicts and transform them into opportunities for emotional growth and reconnection. This method is particularly effective for high-achieving couples in Manhattan and Brooklyn, where career and social demands often take precedence over personal relationships.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Repairing Emotional Bonds

The second pillar of the Loving at Your Best Plan is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT is designed to help couples understand and repair their emotional bond by addressing the underlying attachment issues that may have developed during their relationship. For couples experiencing a midlife marriage crisis, EFT helps them navigate emotional distance by fostering vulnerability and emotional security.

In the fast-paced world of Manhattan and Brooklyn, couples often feel disconnected from one another as they focus on work and family responsibilities. Through EFT, partners learn to express their emotional needs in a way that brings them closer together rather than creating conflict. The process also encourages partners to explore new thoughts about themselves and their relationship, which can be a catalyst for positive change. The result is a stronger, more secure emotional bond that can help couples overcome the challenges of a midlife marriage crisis and create lasting intimacy.

Here’s an expanded section that incorporates Schema Therapy for Couples, focusing on the schemas that contribute to a midlife marriage crisis and the empty nest syndrome:

Schema Therapy for Couples: Uncovering Deep-Rooted Patterns

A central part of the Loving at Your Best Plan is Schema Therapy for Couples, which helps partners identify and break free from entrenched patterns—known as schemas—that often underlie long-standing conflicts in their relationship. In the context of a midlife marriage crisis, four primary schemas often play a pivotal role: defectiveness, emotional deprivation, abandonment, and mistrust/abuse. These schemas typically form during childhood and can have a profound impact on a person’s relationships throughout life, particularly during high-stress periods like middle age.

Defectiveness Schema: Feeling Unworthy of Love

The defectiveness schema refers to an underlying belief that one is flawed, unlovable, or inadequate. During a midlife marriage crisis, this schema can manifest when one partner feels emotionally distant or rejected by the other. If a person carries a defectiveness schema, they may internalize their partner’s lack of attention or affection as confirmation of their own perceived shortcomings. This can lead to feelings of shame, low self-esteem, and further emotional withdrawal, making it difficult for the couple to reconnect.

Travis Atkinson explains:

“The defectiveness schema often shows up in marriages where one partner feels they’re not good enough, leading them to shut down emotionally. This only deepens the emotional distance that often characterizes a midlife marriage crisis.”*

Emotional Deprivation Schema: Feeling Neglected or Unseen

The emotional deprivation schema involves a belief that one’s emotional needs will never be met by others. In a midlife marriage crisis, this schema may lead one partner to feel chronically unseen, unheard, or neglected. Over time, the emotional neglect—whether perceived or real—builds resentment, causing the couple to drift further apart. In many cases, couples realize during this phase that they’ve been emotionally disconnected for years, especially when they are no longer preoccupied with raising children.

This can become particularly evident when the empty nest syndrome sets in. After the last child leaves the household, partners who have been emotionally estranged may suddenly find themselves alone together, with little connection left to sustain the marriage. The realization of this distance often triggers a midlife marriage crisis as couples grapple with the possibility that they’ve lost their emotional bond long ago.

Abandonment Schema: Fearing Loss and Rejection

The abandonment schema involves a deep-seated fear that those closest to you will leave or reject you. For couples going through a midlife marriage crisis, this schema can become activated when one partner feels emotionally distant or begins to consider separation or divorce. A partner with an abandonment schema may react with heightened anxiety, clinginess, or emotional outbursts as they fear the loss of their spouse. This, in turn, can push the other partner further away, exacerbating the distance between them.

Research from the Gottman Institute indicates that midlife marriage crises are a common turning point for many couples. Studies show that around 67% of marriages experience significant conflicts during middle age, often when children leave the home and the couple is left to reassess their relationship without the distractions of family life. For couples dealing with abandonment issues, this time can feel particularly fraught, as old fears of rejection resurface.

Mistrust/Abuse Schema: Expecting Harm or Betrayal

The mistrust/abuse schema arises when a person expects others to hurt, manipulate, or take advantage of them. In a midlife marriage crisis, this schema can manifest as suspicion, resentment, or hypervigilance. If one partner carries a mistrust/abuse schema, they may perceive any emotional withdrawal from their spouse as a sign of betrayal or impending abandonment, even if the other partner’s distance is simply due to stress or the pressures of middle age.

For these couples, emotional conflicts can quickly escalate into marriage problems. The mistrust/abuse schema often leads to destructive communication patterns, with one partner constantly questioning the other’s motives or honesty. Without intervention, these negative cycles can become entrenched, further deepening the midlife marriage crisis.

The Empty Nest Syndrome and Midlife Marriage Crises in NYC

One of the most common triggers for a midlife marriage crisis is the empty nest syndrome. When children leave the home, couples often find themselves at a crossroads, realizing that their connection with each other has been neglected for years. The roles of parenthood, which once dominated their lives, have ended, and now they must face each other without the buffer of their children.

According to research from the Gottman Institute, this period is often when marriage problems come to the forefront, and many couples feel uncertain about their future together. Without the shared responsibility of raising children, the emotional gaps in the marriage become more apparent, leaving couples to confront whether their relationship can survive in this new phase of life.

Healing Through Schema Therapy for Couples

At Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, we use Schema Therapy to help couples understand these deep-rooted patterns and break free from the emotional wounds that have caused disconnection. By addressing schemas like defectiveness, emotional deprivation, abandonment, and mistrust/abuse, couples can begin to heal, rebuild trust, and rediscover intimacy.

When combined with the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Schema Therapy provides a powerful framework for treating midlife marriage crises. It helps partners explore their individual vulnerabilities while also working to create a stronger, more emotionally connected marriage.

The Role of Self-Care and Professional Help in Navigating a Midlife Marriage Crisis in NYC

The Importance of Self-Care and Professional Support in a Midlife Marriage Crisis

When navigating a midlife marriage crisis, one of the most critical factors for couples is understanding the role of self-care in maintaining both individual well-being and relationship health. It can be easy to lose sight of personal needs while dealing with the complexities of daily life, especially during a midlife crisis. However, prioritizing self-care and seeking professional help is essential for both partners to address emotional needs and improve emotional distress.

Experiencing a midlife crisis often leads to a period of self-reflection and soul searching. Individuals may question their life’s purpose, their achievements, and even their relationship with their spouse. This can cause an emotional rift between partners, especially when these feelings are left unaddressed. For couples experiencing a midlife marriage crisis, it’s important to not only focus on the relationship but also on self-care as a tool for healing and growth.

Many couples fail to recognize the signs of a midlife marriage crisis until it has already caused significant emotional damage. Common signs include growing emotional distance, loss of intimacy, and frequent arguments. Partners might also exhibit feelings of anger, frustration, and disconnection, which can be compounded by the everyday pressures of managing careers, raising children, and caring for aging parents. These pressures often lead to increased stress, making it difficult to cope with the emotions involved in a midlife crisis.

Additionally, as partners age and enter middle age, they may face new challenges in their relationship that didn’t exist in earlier years. The aging process can introduce physical and emotional challenges that affect intimacy, communication, and the ability to resolve conflicts effectively. This is where self-care becomes crucial. By focusing on their own mental and physical health, individuals can strengthen their ability to handle relationship issues and re-establish a connection with their spouse.

A midlife crisis can be triggered by various factors, such as changes in career, the empty nest syndrome, or other major life events. These events force individuals to confront their past choices and re-evaluate their future, often leading to doubts about their relationship. It’s important to recognize that a midlife crisis doesn’t have to lead to the end of a marriage. In fact, with the right support, it can serve as an opportunity to rediscover love and passion within the relationship.

At Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, our team of experienced therapists helps couples identify the signs of a midlife marriage crisis and provides personalized strategies to help them reconnect. We emphasize the importance of self-care, encouraging partners to take time for themselves while also working together to address the root causes of their marriage problems. This holistic approach not only improves individual well-being but also enhances the overall health of the relationship.

Working with a licensed marriage and family therapist can be a transformative experience for couples going through a midlife crisis. Therapists provide a safe and supportive environment where partners can express their thoughts and emotions freely, without fear of judgment. They guide couples through difficult conversations, helping them to recognize patterns of behavior that may be contributing to the crisis. Whether it’s unresolved past conflicts, unmet emotional needs, or a lack of communication, a family therapist can help couples address these issues head-on.

Moreover, therapy can help partners manage the stress and anxiety that often accompany a midlife crisis. By providing tools for effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation, therapists empower couples to rebuild trust and intimacy. This process not only addresses the immediate marriage problems but also equips couples with the skills they need to navigate future challenges.

Experiencing a midlife crisis or midlife crises doesn’t have to mean the end of a relationship. With the right combination of self-care, professional guidance from our experts at Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, and commitment to personal growth, couples can emerge from this significant life event stronger and more connected than ever before. Taking the time to prioritize your own well-being, as well as that of your spouse, can lead to a deeper, more fulfilling relationship that withstands a major life event and the test of time. An individual’s ability in middle age to withstand the possibility of when a partner may lose interest in middle aged partners. Successful people, even in old age, can make drastic changes for their mental health and relationships. A daily routine that includes mental health practices thoughtful of a spouse can help them make sense of each person in the relationship.

Midlife Marriage Crisis: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is a midlife crisis? Does a significant life event trigger it?

A midlife crisis is a period of significant doubt or re-evaluation of a person’s life, often triggered by major life eventslike career changes, the aging process, or empty nest syndrome. It can cause feelings of emotional distress, loss of purpose, and questioning one’s relationship or identity.

2. How does a midlife crisis affect married couples?

When one or both partners are experiencing a midlife crisis, it often leads to marriage problems such as emotional distance, loss of intimacy, or conflict. Couples therapy helps address these issues and improve emotional distress before they become irreparable.

3. How does marriage therapy in NYC help during a midlife crisis?

Marriage therapy provides couples with tools to navigate midlife crises, rebuild trust, and rediscover intimacy. At Loving at Your Best, we use the Gottman Method, Schema Therapy, and EFT to guide couples through this challenging time.

4. What are some signs of a midlife crisis?

Common signs include feeling dissatisfied with life, soul searching, questioning your purpose, making drastic changeslike buying a sports car, or feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner. It’s often accompanied by an identity crisis.

5. How long does marriage therapy take during a midlife crisis?

The length of marriage therapy depends on the couple’s goals and the severity of their marriage problems. Some couples may see improvement in a few months, while others require longer-term therapy to address deeper issues.

Don’t Wait—Book Your Appointment Today

If your marriage is feeling disconnected and you or your partner are experiencing a midlife crisis, early intervention is key. At Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, we help Manhattan and Brooklyn couples navigate this phase of life with evidence-based therapy that rebuilds trust, intimacy, and connection.

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The Role of Self-Care and Professional Help in Navigating a Midlife Marriage Crisis in NYC

Taking the time to prioritize your own well-being, as well as that of your spouse, can lead to a deeper, more fulfilling relationship that withstands a major life event and the test of time. An individual’s ability in middle age to withstand the possibility of when a partner may lose interest in middle aged partners. Successful people, even in old age, can make drastic changes for their mental health and relationships. A daily routine that includes mental health practices thoughtful of a spouse can help them make sense of each person in the relationship.

Midlife Marriage Crisis: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is a midlife crisis? Does a significant life event trigger it?

2. How does a midlife crisis affect married couples?

3. How does marriage therapy in NYC help during a midlife crisis?

4. What are some signs of a midlife crisis?

5. How long does marriage therapy take during a midlife crisis?

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Travis Atkinson

Travis Atkinson, founder of Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, brings three decades of expertise to relationship healing. Mentored by pioneers in schema and emotionally focused therapies, he's revolutionized couples counseling with innovative approaches. Travis's multicultural background informs his unique view of each relationship as its own culture. He combines world-class expertise with genuine compassion to guide couples towards deeper connection.