A better share How couples can tackle the mental load for more fun, less resentment, and great sex
Book - 2025
"Relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip helps couples view the mental load--the endless and mostly invisible work of managing a household and family--as a shared enemy to conquer versus a problem they have with each other, offering practical solutions for navigating the most common pain points couples struggle with"--
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- Self-help publications
- Published
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Nashville, Tennessee :
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
2025.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 266 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN
- 9781400239672
- Chapter 1. Fully Loaded
- Part 1. What Is the Mental Load, and Why Is It Wreaking Havoc in Your Relationship?
- Chapter 2. It's Not You; It's the Mental Load
- Chapter 3. Two Truths and a Lie About the Mental Load
- Chapter 4. The Weight of It All
- Chapter 5. Can We Talk?
- Part 2. Sharing Is Caring
- Chapter 6. Share Perspective: What Do We Want?
- Chapter 7. Share Perspective: What Does She Want?
- Chapter 8. Share Perspective: What Does He Want?
- Chapter 9. Share Expectations: Where Do They Come From?
- Chapter 10. Share Expectations: What Story Are You Telling About Your Partner?
- Chapter 11. Share Expectations: Reflect, Revise, Reinforce
- Chapter 12. Share Ownership: It's All About Initiative
- Chapter 13. Share Ownership: Asking Is an Invitation
- Chapter 14. Share Ownership: Avoiding Behaviors That Backfire
- Chapter 15. Share Accountability: For Yourself
- Chapter 16. Share Accountability: For Us
- Chapter 17. Share Accountability: For the Mental Load
- Part 3. Practically Speaking
- Chapter 18. The Handoff
- Chapter 19. Your SHARE Meeting
- Chapter 20. A Plan for a Great Sex Life
- Chapter 21. Bring It Home
- Conclusion
- Appendix: Let's Troubleshoot
- Additional Resources
- Acknowledgments
- Notes