Funny thing about going through menopause: statistics show that women do so much better in their lives by staying connected to other people.  Whether it is with their partner/husband of years or friends and family, it doesn't matter.  We all need to feel connected to other people. Even pets help us stay connected.

If you are in menopause or have gone through, and are still in a relationship with a partner/husband after all these years, what is the best way for you to approach the rest of your life?

The "experts" say that after some men retire, they tend to withdrawl, become cranky and want us to "take care of them."  They don't invest time to find any hobbies or interests on their own.  Maybe they are tired of being the one in conrol after all the years of working at their jobs/careers.

 Since most women have had years of taking care of everyone else, with probably little time to get to know themselves or learn to love themselves as they would have liked, now is the time to do that.  And most women get excited about that.  They seem to become more independent and are less likely to want to take care of others at this stage in life.  Understandably so!

Lots of women soar when reaching the age of menopause.  They have been caretakers, or stay at home moms for two-thirds of their lives and now they want to reach out and see "what they can do" on their own.  They have this new energy and they feel it is their turn now.

If you can find and share some common interests with your husband/partner: like walking, hiking, traveling, gardening, dancing, etc. and you both make an effort to communicate, show each other respect, imagine how you can take your relationship to the next level.

What have you been wanting to create for you in your life?