How To Talk With Your Wife About Her Mood Swings

As a guy, you’re in a tricky situation when it comes to your wife’s mood swings. You don’t want to offend her by bringing it up, but you want her to know that her fluctuating moods are taking a toll on your relationship. While it may be hard for you to understand exactly what your wife is experiencing, there are some things you can to do help.

Three Tips for Talking With Your Wife

Consider the following tips when approaching your wife about her mood swings:

Do Your Homework Before You Talk

Your wife’s mood swings aren’t caused by a bad day at the office or stress at home–they’re the result of a hormonal balance. Hormonal imbalances occur in menopausal women when the production of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone start to decrease. In addition to mood swings, your wife may also be experiencing other menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue or loss of libido. Doing your homework about what causes your wife’s mood swings will go a long way in your conversations with her.

Don’t Be Afraid To Bring It Up – She Might Be

Although mood swings are a common symptom of menopause- more than 50% of women experiencing this symptom between the ages of 44 and 55 – it may be difficult for your wife to discuss. She may not realize that she is suffering from mood swings, or find it hard asking for help.

Don’t let your wife be a silent martyr: communicate your interest and support as her partner. Make sure you raise concerns both about the ways her mood swings are affecting your relationship and the larger picture – her health.

Help Her Research Ways to Treat Mood Swings

Hormones are the silent culprit behind your wife’s mood swings. As such, it is important to discuss treatments for hormonal imbalances with your wife. Most doctors recommend making simple lifestyle changes – such as drinking less caffeine, getting more protein and exercising regularly.

If no improvement is made by making these changes to diet and exercise, it may be time to consult with a doctor about alternative or pharmaceutical treatments. Herbal remedies such as black cohosh, Ginkgo biloba and Macafem may provide relief for your wife without the risks or high cost. Your wife may also want to consult with a doctor to be certain that her mood swings are not a sign of a more serious condition, like bipolar disorder, depression or anxiety.

Understanding the symptoms of menopause and how they affect your wife’s everyday life is important for your marriage – and for your wife’s health. Click here to read more about mood swings.