Navigating Perimenopause: How to Support Your Wife and Strengthen Your Marriage
In this episode of The Confident Husband Podcast, Chuck Chapman addresses a common yet rarely discussed issue in marriages: perimenopause. Many men notice a significant change in their wives' behavior, mood, and sex drive during this phase, leading to feelings of disconnection and frustration. Chuck explains what perimenopause is, its impact on women, and how husbands can support their partners through this challenging time. He offers four key strategies: being present, respecting and ensuring safety, maintaining your frame, and cultivating creative intimacy. By following these steps, husbands can help their marriages not only survive but thrive through the perimenopausal transition. For those needing further support, Chuck introduces the Confident Husband Solution, a program designed to help men lead their marriages with strength and purpose.
00:00 Understanding the Shift in Your Marriage
00:30 What is Perimenopause?
01:15 The Emotional and Physical Impact of Perimenopause
02:43 The Role of a Husband During Perimenopause
03:06 Common Mistakes Men Make
03:45 Medical and Emotional Support Options
04:33 Four Strategies for Confident Husbands
08:43 Maintaining Intimacy During Perimenopause
10:08 Conclusion and Invitation to the Confident Husband Solution
#Perimenopause #marriage #husbandwife #husband
In this episode of The Confident Husband Podcast, Chuck Chapman addresses a common yet rarely discussed issue in marriages: perimenopause. Many men notice a significant change in their wives' behavior, mood, and sex drive during this phase, leading to feelings of disconnection and frustration. Chuck explains what perimenopause is, its impact on women, and how husbands can support their partners through this challenging time. He offers four key strategies: being present, respecting and ensuring safety, maintaining your frame, and cultivating creative intimacy. By following these steps, husbands can help their marriages not only survive but thrive through the perimenopausal transition. For those needing further support, Chuck introduces the Confident Husband Solution, a program designed to help men lead their marriages with strength and purpose.
00:00 Understanding the Shift in Your Marriage
00:30 What is Perimenopause?
01:15 The Emotional and Physical Impact of Perimenopause
02:43 The Role of a Husband During Perimenopause
03:06 Common Mistakes Men Make
03:45 Medical and Emotional Support Options
04:33 Four Strategies for Confident Husbands
08:43 Maintaining Intimacy During Perimenopause
10:08 Conclusion and Invitation to the Confident Husband Solution
#Perimenopause #marriage #husbandwife #husband