My partner and I are both going through menopause at the same time and our symptoms are affecting each other — my hot flashes wake them up, their mood swings trigger my anxiety — and we're starting to avoid intimacy altogether because we never know how either of us will feel. We love each other but we're like two people drowning trying to save each other.
More people experience this than they realize.
Simultaneous transitions can overwhelm a relationship's capacity for mutual support.
“Where Are You with Menopause and perimenopause?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.