
24/07/2025
Mental load vs. emotional labor: What’s the difference?
Mental load is the invisible task of keeping everything organized—remembering appointments, managing to-do lists, planning meals, and making sure things get done.
Emotional labor is the work of managing feelings—your own and others’. It includes staying calm during conflict, offering reassurance, and smoothing over tension.
In many relationships, one person silently carries both. Over time, that imbalance can lead to burnout, resentment, or disconnection.
Therapy can help clients name what they are carrying, create healthier boundaries, and work toward more equitable dynamics—at home and beyond.
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