A midlife crisis for a man is a period of time during which he feels new or worsening tension and emotional discomfort in life due to his passing youth. It is a time when he reassesses his own mortality and wonders if he has done all he wanted to do. While a midlife crisis is not an official medical diagnosis, it is a common phase among middle-aged people (typically over age 45) that can cause emotional upheaval in their lives as they come to terms with aging. Some common signs of a midlife crisis in men include:

• Feelings of dissatisfaction with career, marriage, or health
• Feeling the pressing need to make major changes in life because time is short
• Loss of stamina
• Restlessness about changes in appearance
• Making unusual choices, such as starting an affair or a sudden desire for excitement or thrilling experiences

Its important to note that while the stereotypical midlife crisis involves a middle-aged man impulsively purchasing a sports car, leaving his spouse, and starting to see a younger girlfriend, most midlife dissatisfaction in men is different. For some, getting older can involve abrupt, major changes. However, for many, the signs of a midlife crisis are much more subtle.