The male midlife crisis is laughable, until it’s no laughing matter
A 43-year-old man argues that mocking middle-aged male self-renewal—from dyeing hair to attending music festivals—has become unfairly harsh and ageist. Examples include Justin Trudeau's Coachella attendance and TV personalities' harmless lifestyle changes being dismissed as "midlife crises." While some male midlife behavior warrants criticism, trivializing all middle-aged men's vulnerability creates a dangerous cultural blind.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 06:30 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 06:40 UTC
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