Women have one factor that messes with metabolism that men do not have to contend with.
Pregnancy.
Yes, it is possible to maintain a decent weight as you age, but both men and women will put on weight in the process. It happens.
But having a baby is at least a better reason for weight issues than a beer habit.
In fact an unscrupulous wife can file a lawsuit, take at least half of everything her husband accumulated and take off with her long time lover even if it’s his BROTHER