💨 Abstract

A woman, exhausted by the unshared mental load of family and household management, demands a trial separation from her husband. Despite his surprise, they attempt couples therapy. She realizes she expected him to read her mind and acknowledges the societal pressure on women to manage household responsibilities. He admits to undervaluing her work and not understanding her perspective. They work slowly to rebuild their communication and trust, understanding that societal conditioning contributed to their issues.

Courtesy: Cat Sims