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Cheating During Menopause
The Heat Isn’t Just a Flash
Menopause isn’t just hot flashes and hormone charts. It’s an emotional and relational earthquake that can shake even the strongest foundations of a relationship. I am just beginning to tiptoe into this phase, and I want to be prepared for the unmistakable tremors.
Recently, a fellow Medium reader, Peter, spoke to me about these concerns. Our conversation prompted me to look closer into how menopause impacts relationships.
I discovered that many couples struggle during this phase, often due to a lack of understanding and open dialogue.
Recognizing this, I felt compelled to share my experiences and research.
There’s a strange, often unspoken pressure on us women to go through menopause in silence.
- Do not talk about the fatigue, the mood swings, the libido changes, or the unexpected tears that show up like uninvited guests.
We’re expected to carry on, smile through it, and somehow not let it affect our relationships.
But the truth?
It does.
It affects everything.
