You might be carrying a hidden weight in your relationship—and so might your partner. In this episode of Honey, We Need to Chat, we dive into the invisible emotional load many people carry without realising it. From managing conflicts, anticipating needs, and diffusing tension to remembering birthdays and keeping the peace, emotional labor is often an unspoken burden that can impact intimacy, connection, and overall relationship health.
We break down:
✅ What emotional load actually is (and how it differs from mental load)
✅ How emotional labor can lead to resentment, burnout, and imbalance
✅ The subtle ways emotional labor plays out in relationships
✅ How to rebalance the emotional load to create a healthier, more connected partnership
✅ Small but powerful shifts you can make TODAY to improve emotional balance in your relationship
🔥 Plus, in our Reality Check Corner, we share practical exercises you can try right away to identify hidden emotional burdens and start communicating about them with your partner.
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