09/17/2026
Meno-divorce is trending on that other platform that starts with a T, and men are blaming their wife’s hormones for the end of their marriage. Since this is my wheelhouse I thought I’d chime in and talk about what’s actually happening.
Estrogen and oxytocin function as a biological buffer. They increase a woman’s tolerance, patience, and ability to absorb friction in a relationship without registering it as a threat. During perimenopause, estrogen declines and oxytocin sensitivity drops with it. The buffer starts to disappear.
It’s not the problems in the marriage that get worse with perimenopause and menopause. It’s her tolerance for them does.
This isn’t hormones causing divorce. This is hormones removing the filter that let her overlook what was already an issue.
If you’re in perimenopause and feel like you’ve lost patience for things you used to let go, this is completely normal!
As for the husbands complaining about it, all jokes aside, I get your side too. She’s changing and that’s a hard very transition for both of you. But let’s spin it into an opportunity to improve. Your marriage might actually come out stronger on the other side.
Follow along for more bad marriage advice. 👀