Question: Does the feeling of entrapment only happen late in life, or does it sometimes occur earlier?
Answer: Trapped reactions can occur among teenagers during courtship or anytime within a marriage--from the first day of the honeymoon to fifty years thereafter. They happen anytime one partner devalues the worth of the other and feels stuck in the relationship. They form the cornerstone of midlife crises among men and are typical of women who feel their husbands are wimpy and lacking in confidence. I believe the majority of divorces can be traced to the twin reactions of disrespect and marital claustrophobia.
The Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide
By Dr. James Dobson