What is a midlife crisis? Why do some experts think that the midlife crisis is a product of Western cultures?

A mid life crisis;

Well look at the definition; an emotional crisis of identity and self-confidence that can occur in early middle age.

It was described as a normal period during the lifespan, when we transition from young people to older adults. During this time, adults evaluate their achievements, goals, and dreams against what they had wished for in the past, and what stage they are facing in life.

Both men and women can experience a midlife crisis, but they experience the crisis differently.

Men focus directly on their achievements, and their desire to prove their success to others around them, while women tend to fixate on their physical appearance, sexual attraction, and what they can do once their parenting duties have ended.

A mid life Crisis is when some one, late forties early fifties mostly, Rhys the name mid life crisis, feel like they are having identity issues. This could be influenced by the western belief that you fit in based on accomplishments and success in life.