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The Silent Load: Navigating Mental Loads in Relationships

The Silent Load: Navigating Mental Loads in Relationships

Update: 2025-11-24
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In this episode, Liam and I sit down to unpack what we’ve been calling “the silent load”….the unseen, unspoken work that keeps relationships and families running smoothly.

We talk about the four types of invisible load that show up in love: the physical, emotional, mental, and relational loads. From who remembers to buy the groceries, to who plans the date nights or initiates the tough conversations, we explore how these patterns form, what they mean, and why they can feel so heavy.

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The Silent Load: Navigating Mental Loads in Relationships

The Silent Load: Navigating Mental Loads in Relationships

Abbey Mackay