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Back to Episodes#281| The Overwhelming Emotional Labor That's Making You Consider Divorce — And The Question That Finally Tells You If It's Over [Overwhelm, People Pleasing, Productivity, Time Management]
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Are you carrying so much of the emotional and household labor in your marriage that you’re starting to wonder whether the relationship itself is contributing to your overwhelm?
For many working women, marriage can quietly become another source of stress when they become the default parent, cleaner, shopper, planner, and emotional caretaker. Therapist and divorce specialist Oona Metz explains why 70% of divorces in straight marriages are initiated by women, how unequal emotional labor can erode a relationship over time, and what couples can do before resentment takes over. Whether your marriage is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers a way to evaluate what’s really happening—and whether there’s still motivation on both sides to make it better.
Listeners will:
- Recognize the emotional and household labor patterns that can create resentment and overwhelm in marriage.
- Understand the relationship red flags that may signal deeper problems—and the signs that there is still something worth rebuilding.
- Learn practical habits for creating a more equitable relationship, including weekly check-ins and making your partnership a priority.
Play the episode to discover how to address the hidden workload in your marriage, strengthen your relationship, and gain clarity about whether it’s time to keep working on it or consider a new chapter.
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