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Advice Pool - Point of View - The Male Boomer and Long-term Relationships
Both men and women are short changed when sweeping generalizations are applied to the male psyche. Men can not all be painted with broad strokes. Some comments from a poll we took may help build a more complex picture of the midlife male perspective, particularl
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
y concerning long-term relationships.
• Often it’s a struggle for marital partners to maintain commitment to each other. However, many men recognize that the outcome is worth the effort. Henry talked about his secret to success. “We’ve never lost our focus – we kne
• Often it’s a struggle for marital partners to maintain commitment to each other. However, many men recognize that the outcome is worth the effort. Henry talked about his secret to success. “We’ve never lost our focus – we kne
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
w we had to work to stay together. It was the two of us in the beginning and it would be the two of us when the children grew up. We took at least one trip a year by ourselves and tried to go on a date every week or so, to reconnect. I guess it worked – we’re still
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
together after 25 years.”
• Bill was determined not to make some of the same mistakes with his second wife that he had with his first. “I used to believe that my partner would be like my mother - with the added component of sex. That she would be there to take care
• Bill was determined not to make some of the same mistakes with his second wife that he had with his first. “I used to believe that my partner would be like my mother - with the added component of sex. That she would be there to take care
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
f me, no matter how I treated her. I grew up after my first marriage failed. My second wife made it perfectly clear about what she needed and wanted in order to make the relationship work.”
• Shared interests have made it somewhat easier for Gary and his wife to fee
• Shared interests have made it somewhat easier for Gary and his wife to fee
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
l like a team. “We share major goals and support each other in our individual pursuits. We just started taking dance lessons – we both love music and want to stay in shape. Collaborating on creative projects in and out of work is important for us."
• Shortly after t
• Shortly after t
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
hey were married, Ed and his wife came up with a plan to help them maintain their commitment. “We decided to make Wednesday nights “divorce night.” We knew that we had that time to talk about whatever was going on between us. That way we never felt trapped – we each
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
knew that we had an out if we wanted one."
• The meaning of intimacy can change over time. Rich misses the exciting sexual encounters of their courtship and early marriage. “Sexual intimacy is important – the relationship would have never started unless we were on
• The meaning of intimacy can change over time. Rich misses the exciting sexual encounters of their courtship and early marriage. “Sexual intimacy is important – the relationship would have never started unless we were on
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
he same frequency. Now aging and illness have brought problems and we are experimenting with different ways of being sexual.” Matt has been married for 32 years. “Our sexual relationship is just as juicy but less frequent. We are more affectionate, but have fewer
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
moments of passion. My current libido feels like I’m 35 but my mature mind overcomes dangerous ideas every time.” David feels that, although the sexual relationship with his wife is still important, affection plays a bigger part in their intimacy. “We are very close
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
and physical. We like to touch, hold each other. We are as intimate as ever even though we are not as sexual.”
• As a single man, Barry had enjoyed an active sex life and finally married later in life. He was determined to make this relationship work. “I recogniz
• As a single man, Barry had enjoyed an active sex life and finally married later in life. He was determined to make this relationship work. “I recogniz
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
e that I’m not a young man anymore and factor that into my thinking about sex. Since this is a marriage and not a date, there are other issues that sometimes get in the way of our feeling close, like resentments about how we each spend money."
• Husbands in successfu
• Husbands in successfu
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
long-term marriages believe that mutual acceptance and respect are crucial. Charles and his wife have learned from each other. “I have accepted who she is and I’m not trying to change her anymore. The years together have made both of us more tolerant. And I someti
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
mes think that she understands me better than I understand myself.”
• Mike talked about how he was affected by his wife’s attitude. “I feel her love and respect for who I am and what I say, even though we do not always agree. This makes me feel safe. I look forward
• Mike talked about how he was affected by his wife’s attitude. “I feel her love and respect for who I am and what I say, even though we do not always agree. This makes me feel safe. I look forward
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
to our life together even though we have no idea where it will be or what it will bring. But I want to enjoy it in small and big ways, daily, for however long it will be.”
• Change has probably been an integral part of your marriage - in the roles you each play and
• Change has probably been an integral part of your marriage - in the roles you each play and
t?
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
in the way you relate to each other. Tom has been able to focus on the changing realities of his situation. “It’s a matter of accepting what is, rather than what you would like it to be. It’s not easy and I feel I am always working toward that goal. Our lives have
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
ad a series of ups and downs - we both try to be flexible and accept what is. Usually we succeed and are able to move on.”
• Steve, retired for several years, summed up his marriage this way: “We began as husband and wife in a more traditional relationship. Overall,
• Steve, retired for several years, summed up his marriage this way: “We began as husband and wife in a more traditional relationship. Overall,
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
I was the noisemaker and she was the nest-maker. Now I’m more involved around the house – I help with laundry, do the dishes. We’re a team and our roles interchange, depending on who is interested or available. I have learned a lot but changed only a little. I try
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
to be less temperamental, more compromising, more giving. When I was working, I used to be more focused on only myself. Now I’m paying attention to me, her and us - and still learning new things about all three.”
Reading what boomer men say about making marriage wor
Reading what boomer men say about making marriage wor
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
k likely validates what you’re already doing in your relationship. If not, talk with your partner about the comments that were interesting to you. Begin to integrate the most useful ideas as you continue to experiment with your relationship.
© Her Mentor Center, 200
© Her Mentor Center, 200
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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