Menopause Wingman: The Emotional Handbook for Partners (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781958150610)

The book that turns 'I don't know what to do' into 'I've got you.'

61% of women say menopause has damaged their relationship - and most couples don't even realise that's what's happening.*

He didn't stop loving her. He just didn't know what to do. Afraid of saying the wrong thing, he went quiet. She felt alone, overwhelmed and unseen. What could have brought them closer began to pull them apart.

Menopause Wingman is written for that man.

This practical, no-nonsense, honest and occasionally humorous handbook helps partners move from confusion to confidence. You'll understand what's really happening, learn how to communicate without making things worse and discover simple ways to support her - and yourself - through the changes. Eleven chapters of real, practical tools... from understanding the biology in plain English, navigating mood and intimacy changes, to communication strategies that actually work. Your complete Menopause Roadmap - from confusion to confidence. Menopause doesn't have to break a relationship. Handled well, it can strengthen it.

READER REVIEWS

"Men want to help - they just don't know how. Menopause Wingman gives them the tools, language, and confidence to become allies rather than bystanders. Honest, practical and deeply needed."

Loretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause Hub Forbes Top 50 Over 50, Global List 2025

"Michelle skillfully unlocks this highly challenging yet inevitable life experience. This book equips men with the mindset, empathy and resources to better handle and co-navigate this major life transition - and strengthen and deepen their relationships."

Dr Matthew Cott, Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Michelle A. Hardwick is a therapist with 25+ years in private practice and a woman who spent a decade navigating menopause alongside her husband without ever truly considering what he was going through. That humbling realisation, combined with her professional expertise and the voices of men from different countries, made this book not just possible, but necessary.