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Podcast: Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships
Episode: #119: The Invisible Burden: How the Mental Load Affects Relationships and What to Do About It
Description: Send us Fan MailThis week in the Love Shack, we're exploring a common issue that many couples face - when one partner is shouldering the majority of the mental load in the relationship. Often, this burden falls on women due to societal expectations, but it can happen to anyone who takes on the role of caretaker in the household.We discuss the frustration and emotional toll that can come with carrying this mental load and feeling like your partner doesn't understand or care about the effort involved. And we'll offer some practical s...