Mental load- raising a family and household responsibility

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I have read a lot of messages whereby women in relationships constantly complain about similar things- that their partner leaves everything to them.

This article sums up the issue perfectly
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/may/26/gender-wars-household-chores-comic

Let me know your thoughts

This is fab! It's such an intricate problem that's it's difficult to articulate the 'endless work' generated by mental load. This comic does a pretty good job of articulating this. More men need to read this though.

This is something I've not personally experienced, as I was a SAHM until the kids went to school and ever since have been PT in low hours, low stress jobs, around the children. As a result, the domestic/mental load has always been my domain, but has not seemed like a chore in any way, because it has been my contribution to the household.

However in a household where both parties are working FT and there are children involved, I can see how it would slowly grind you down and breed resentment.