In the acknowledgments of her 2024 novel All Fours, Miranda July explains that she was inspired by a series of conversations about “physical and emotional midlife changes” with several women close to ...

We've all heard the term "midlife crisis." What exactly is a midlife crisis, though? Our notion of one may be skewed by movies depicting a "stereotypical," over-exaggerated definition. After all, ...

Matt Fuchs writes about science, health, aging, and well-being. His Substack is Prime Factors and he is a 2026-2027 Knight-Wallace Fellow. Matt Fuchs writes about science, health, aging, and ...

The midlife crisis is a male invention. It’s a term that was coined by a man to describe an experience some men were having, and like so many male experiences, it has been generalized to apply to all ...

This past summer, as I turned 44, I did so with a shrug. Is there any more boring age to be than 44? If that wasn’t bad enough, being in my mid-40s means I’m a prime candidate for that most maligned ...

Despite the older end of the millennial generation entering their early 40s, they've collectively dispelled the idea of "midlife crises," despite watching their Gen X and baby boomer family members go ...

We have all seen how a midlife crisis is shown in films and TV shows—it is always a middle-aged man quitting his cushy desk job to follow his dreams and find himself. The urge to redefine your life, ...

For years, the idea of a midlife crisis has been ingrained in our view of aging. The first thought that comes to mind for many is people in their 40s and 50s making impulsive decisions, like buying ...

Lester, a suburban dad, was bored stiff by his job and emotionally disconnected from his family. At 42, he began chasing freedom in impulsive, adolescent ways. He quit his job to pump iron in his ...