In a Dear Coleen advice column, Coleen Rooney responds to a reader who says she feels insecure in her marriage and believes it may be linked to menopause. The reader describes feeling less confident and notes that her husband appears comfortable in the company of other women. She says, however, that he does not give her the same attention or reassurance that she expects, and that his behaviour contributes to her worries. The reader frames her concerns as possible changes connected to midlife and menopause, but the central issue she raises is the perceived imbalance in attention within the relationship.
Coleen’s response focuses on addressing the reader’s feelings and the relationship dynamics she describes, rather than treating menopause as the sole cause. She encourages the reader to consider how her husband’s actions are affecting her and to seek clarity and communication to help resolve the underlying concerns. The column presents the query and guidance in the context of marital confidence, reassurance, and navigating changes during midlife.
