Late Adolescence and Its Signs in Men and Ways to Deal With it

A human is born as a child to live life passing through several stages that are sequential and fixed for all human beings, starting from being a fetus and then as an infant for two years.

Then they begin the childhood stage, which is characterized by a lot of movement and activity. Then they move to adolescence, which begins at the age of 12 years and is characterized by being one of the most difficult stages due to a large number of physical and psychological changes and fluctuations that occur with the human being to reach physical, mental, and emotional growth as well. Then comes the stage of youth, where human maturity is complete. After that comes the stage of adulthood, which is characterized by full growth. Finally, the stage of wisdom, which is the stage of old age. However, what if one of the stages occurred much later? What would happen if a person experiences adolescence when he is over 40 years old? And have you heard about the midlife crisis or the so-called " Climacteric"?

Late adolescence that occurs in men is one of the widespread phenomena, but to varying degrees, as it requires a sufficient amount of awareness and a specific method of dealing with it. Therefore, in this article, we will explain to you the signs of this stage and how to deal with it to avoid the negative effects that it may leave.

The definition of late adolescence in men:

It is a stage that begins at the age of forty that most men go through, but some of them go through it unnoticed and do not show any changes. On the other hand, it appears on some men very clearly, as they do strange behaviors that are not suitable for their age and not befitting their social status.

This is accompanied by mental disorders that make a man try to go back to change many decisions that took place in the past, and these behaviors cause a crisis for those around them, such as their wives, children, or others. This means that these behaviors will negatively affect their entire life if they are not aware of them.

Signs of late adolescence in men:

There are many signs which indicate that a man is experiencing late adolescence. Here are the most critical ones:

1. Excessive attention to their physical appearance:

It is one of the most obvious signs. This is shown by excessive attention to personal hygiene, as well as standing in front of the mirror for a long time. As we notice that they are constantly visiting barber shops and seeking modern hairstyles or even dyeing their gray hair in order to appear younger, besides buying a lot of fragrant scents to always keep their smell attractive.

As for clothes, after the age of forty, a man often wears uniforms in dark colors, such as black or navy. While for people who are experiencing late adolescence, they will often try to dress like teenagers, adopting jeans and light and unusual colors without caring whether the clothes fit their age or not. All of this is an attempt to attract younger women and young girls.

2. Trying to date girls:

At this stage, they will try to get close to young girls and make many new relationships. They may want to remarry as proof of their ability to attract women, and things may develop into engaging in sexual conversations, and establishing illegal affairs, or they may try to express their love for their wives in a youthful, reckless manner.

3. Acting like a teenager:

At this stage, some men are doing things they've never done before, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, or going out with young people to attend parties, events, or entertaining youth activities. They also try to distance themselves from people of their age to make themselves feel that they belong to the new generation.

4. Avoiding responsibilities:

Men seek everything that makes them feel comfortable and entertained. Therefore, they often neglect their responsibilities related to their house, children, and even their responsibilities at work because they feel that their pleasure is above all, and their previous daily routine is boring and must be rebelled against.

5. Overreactions:

That's what distinguishes teenagers, as we find them angry for the slightest reason, as well as men in their late adolescence. They may turn from a calm and wise person to a nervous and reckless person.

6. Intellectual instability:

They become unable to accept the idea of getting old and try to avoid thinking of the future, as they always try to go back to the past and ignore the passing of time.

7. Striving to improve social status:

They may want to change their house to a nicer one or change their car to a newer model due to their boredom from their previous life. This is in order to attract the attention of young women who are attracted to wealthy men who try to establish relationships with them or marry them to enjoy their money.

The outcomes of late adolescence in men:

Late adolescence often results in problems because it exposes the man to many risks, including the following:

1. Family problems:

As a result of a man's increased sensitivity and anger, he will not be able to accept negative opinions. Any simple criticism may turn into a major problem. This may happen because of his youthful behavior, which causes embarrassment to his children, especially in public places or family and social events, or because of mistakes he may commit against his wife, such as betrayal, as this could lead to family breakdown and divorce.

2. Adapting bad habits:

Such as smoking, drinking alcohol, or other habits that lead to the deterioration of his health gradually. Sometimes it may develop into an alcohol or drug addiction.

3. Being exploited:

Some women may take advantage of the man at this stage and end up wasting his money in exchange for a fake romantic affair. This is called emotional blackmail.

Reasons for late adolescence in men:

Late adolescence comes for a variety of reasons related to the past. Here are some of them:

1. Deprivation of childhood:

The inability of a person to live the childhood stage normally causes psychological effects throughout his life. For example, a child who is deprived of his mother as a result of separation or death will grow up lacking in tenderness.

2. Deprivation of adolescence:

It is crucial for a person to live this stage, which may extend from the age of 12 to 20 years. If he does not come into contact with girls during that period and has a love relationship, he will suffer from emotional deprivation later.

3. Marital problems:

If a man marries a girl he does not love, he may think that he will get used to it over time. However, when he gets old, he will seek a girl who will make him feel the love that he misses, or she may push him to experience late adolescence, causing many problems at home which lead to a lack of understanding.

4. Entering a new phase:

For example, when a man becomes a grandfather for the first time, he suddenly feels old and begins to notice the signs of aging appearing on his face and body as well. He may be dreadful that he is running out of time and start thinking about the things he couldn't do and the wishes he didn't achieve, so he tries to go back to achieve what was postponed.

How to deal with late adolescence in men?

Despite the sensitivity of this stage, there are many points that a man must take to help him pass this stage safely, in addition to the things that his family must do, including the following:

1. Paying attention to physical health:

By following a healthy diet that contains all the elements and vitamins that help the body to stay active, and exercising daily to maintain fitness, as well as conducting comprehensive medical examinations to check on his health status and treat any problem before it worsens.

Also, paying attention to his physical appearance is a sound matter and not a negative thing, but without exaggeration. Rather, it is by doing things that are appropriate for his age and social status. This does not mean that you should allow the social codes to control you. You can't choose what suits your personality and position at the same time.

It's not harmful to do some cosmetic surgeries if they make you feel that you will be in a better mental state. Cosmetic surgeries are not exclusive to women, but without exaggerating it. For example, you can do a hair transplant.

2. Avoiding negative thoughts:

Getting old does not mean that a person has become impotent. Rather, he can continue to work, accomplish, and achieve the desired goals as he still has plenty of time to live the life he wants. This can be done by making sure to stay in a good mood. It is possible to organize trips or entertaining activities constantly alone with your wife to get rid of the burdens of life and renew the old days and allocate daily family time.

3. Confrontation and honesty:

A man should speak clearly about what is happening in his life, what is on his mind, and what his feelings are. He can talk to his partner, a close friendو or he can even reach for a psychiatrist and tell him about what he's going through to help him overcome this stage and to get to know people who went through the same experience and were able to overcome it with minimal damage.

4. Practicing hobbies:

Getting old or being busy at work shouldn't be a reason to give up your hobbies. We must enjoy things that make us happy and recharge our energy so that life becomes more enjoyable and less tiring. Therefore, practice the activities you like, whether it's sports, cultural, artistic, or intellectual ones, and get rid of the negative energy that holds you from enjoying your life.

5. The wife's awareness:

Although a man's actions at this stage may embarrass his wife and hurt her feelings, she should stand beside him by boosting his confidence and not criticizing or ridiculing him. On the contrary, she must mention his positive features and praise his actions and remind him that he is still young. In addition, she must make him feel her love and admiration for him so that he does not find a reason to fall in love with another woman, and when he is angry, she must speak to him calmly and try to absorb his anger as much as possible.

Also, a change in home decoration helps break the routine, in addition to taking care of herself more and making some changes to her appearance, such as hair color and clothes as well.

In conclusion:

Everyone is exposed to late adolescence, whether women or men, but the possibility of its appearing in men is greater, especially those who have a lot of free time and those who have factors that motivate it. It happens due to psychological reasons related to his current marital life, or as a result of depriving him of living previous stages such as childhood, especially adolescence, or as a result of his preoccupation with work, establishing the future and making money, which led to his marriage without falling in love.

Whatever the number and difficulty of the causes of late adolescence, it can be treated by being aware of it besides confronting it. Furthermore, the help of the wife, children, or close friends is crucial, in addition to paying attention to physical health to stay in the best condition, taking care of your appearance, and practicing activities and hobbies.