The TikToker went viral by sharing advice for husbands struggling with the effects of their wives’ perimenopause.
More and more studies highlight a never-ending list of effects from perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, characterized by many hormonal changes.
The symptoms range from hot flashes, fatigue, irritability, mood swings, to sleep disturbances, weight gain, and many other symptoms that affect not only the woman’s life but also everyone around her.
That’s exactly why the post made by the content creator known as mitch.little.academy is so popular among internet users. In his TikTok post, he explains that his wife is going through perimenopause and that he has learned some things recently.
For example, he talks about the danger of touching his wife’s snacks: “Tip #1: snacks. Don’t touch the snacks in the house,” he says. “They’re no longer yours. Your partner always makes sure the snack supply is up to date, and if there are leftovers in the fridge, they’re not for you, for safety reasons.”
Another tip concerns managing women’s hypersensitivity during perimenopause; because they don’t just gain the new power of the fireball, but also the ability to feel everything and hear everyone.
“You need to be more discreet in everything you do. Any kind of heavy breathing, especially through the nose, is now forbidden. That kind of thing can literally kill you,” he says in the video.
“Even sounds like blinking, which we didn’t even know existed, are something to avoid or learn not to do.”
Joking aside, the TikToker uses his post to seriously address a topic that may seem to many like nonsense and exaggeration, but which is actually a very delicate moment for women, not only physically challenging but also emotionally very complex.
In another post on Facebook, the husband talked about the silent struggles women in perimenopause go through with themselves.
“Did you know that suicide and divorce rates are higher among women aged 35 to 50?” he wrote. “Perimenopause is an extremely hard time for a woman. I’m not an expert, but I’m learning. All I can say is: ‘I get you.’ Maybe more conversations could help raise awareness.”
His post touched internet users, especially women who left many comments humorously sharing their own experiences.
“Exactly!! Our marriage was almost over every night because of opening and noise from food packaging,” one said.
“For me, it was the chewing noise at dinner and the clinking of cutlery on the plate. The kids didn’t bother me, but my husband… poor man,” wrote another.
“My God, I can’t stop laughing, I’ve been living this hell for 12 years! Sending hugs to your partner and please keep raising awareness, with humor!” said a third.
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