‘Whose job is it to empty the dishwasher?’ Experts on the conversations every couple needs to have
Burnout or breakup are constant dangers when one partner carries too much of the mental load of looking after the home and family. Here’s how to spread the burden more evenly
TL;DR
- Unequal distribution of the mental load can cause burnout.
- This imbalance poses a risk to relationships, potentially leading to breakups.
- Couples need to have conversations to achieve a more even spread of household and family responsibilities.