The Invisible Workload: 5 Ways to Share the Cognitive Labour
Cognitive labour is the mental heartbeat of family life.
The more we talk about it, the more visible it becomes — and the easier it is to share.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation with Dr. Allison Daminger on Equal-ish
The Invisible Pressures of Motherhood
When we asked psychologist and author Dr. Molly Millwood what the biggest relationship challenge is for couples becoming parents, her answer was simple: resentment. This is one of the many weights mother’s today carry.
The mental load. A silent relationship killer
Do you ever feel like you and your partner are just two ships passing in the night, buried under a mountain of chores, childcare duties, and life admin? You're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, many couples find themselves drowning in the 'mental load' - that invisible burden of household management that often falls disproportionately on one partner. But what if I told you there's a simple, 30-minute weekly ritual that could transform your relationship from surviving to thriving?
Enter the weekly relationship meeting - a game-changer for couples struggling to stay connected and share responsibilities equitably. It's not just another item on your to-do list; it's a lifeline for your partnership. Whether you're both juggling careers or navigating the complexities of a single-income household, this practice could be the key to rekindling your connection, fairly distributing tasks, and building a stronger, more resilient relationship.

