Biggest challenges faced by adults in middle adulthood

What are some of the biggest challenges faced by adults in middle adulthood (roughly ages 40-65)? Have you ever known anyone who experienced a “midlife crisis?” If so, don’t name names, but describe that person’s behaviors. If not, think of an example you’ve seen in a book, movie, or TV show. What would theorists such as Erikson or Levinson say about such behaviors?

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