About This Lesson
If you love a woman who’s over 40—and you want to understand what she’s going through so you can show up for her a little better—you’re in the right place. As The (M) Factor team, we’ve spent years traveling the country screening our films, The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and Before the Pause. At nearly every screening, the same question comes up. A woman stands and asks, “What do I tell my husband?” And almost without fail, a few brave men raise their hands and say, “Honestly? I had no idea.”
Here’s the truth: menopause isn’t just a women’s issue. It shows up in relationships, families, workplaces, and daily life. If you live with, work with, or love a woman navigating perimenopause or menopause, it affects you too, whether you realize it yet or not.
This guide is here to give you the inside scoop on what’s happening for her physically, mentally, and emotionally, so you can support her without taking things personally (and without guessing wrong). We’ll walk you through the Five Ms every man should understand: Mojo, Mood, Mindset, Marriage & Partnership, and Making Conversation. By the end, you’ll have better language, better context, and a lot more confidence about what to say—and what not to say.
