32 min
13. Is a 50-50 Split of Domestic Labor Realistic? Honest Women
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- Mental Health
The sun is hot, the sky is blue, and domestic labor should be split 50-50 between husbands and wives. OBVIOUSLY.
Yet, for something that virtually every woman we know believes to be true (and holds very dear), that dang 50-50 split is REALLY hard to achieve!
So why does the work of running a household and raising children seem to fall more heavily on women's shoulders? Why does the mental load of managing allthethings also fall on women? Why does it seem like it's our responsibility to fix the imbalance, when it's identified?
And given all of these things, how are we supposed to discuss domestic responsibilities without devolving into attacking, defending, blaming, and resentment?
Inspired by a high intensity text exchange (some would say "debate") (and by "some" we mean Jessica), Andrea and Jess find ourselves in rare form as we discuss this tricky topic live. Andrea has heart palpitations. Jess plays devils advocate. Andrea enters the confessional. Jess references The Breakup (please call us, Jennifer Aniston!). And at the end of the episode, Jessica heartily laughs while Andrea declares "I hate this episode! I hate this conversation! I'm backing away from everything I said!" (see the clip on Instagram @honestwomenpodcast).
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR QUESTION TO BE PART OF AN UPCOMING HONEST WOMEN EPISODE? Or want to send Jess some love for challenging your closely-held beliefs? Or send Andrea your best anxiety-management tips for the next time Jess feels like debating? Send us an email at hello@honestwomenpodcast.com
Disclaimer:
Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The sun is hot, the sky is blue, and domestic labor should be split 50-50 between husbands and wives. OBVIOUSLY.
Yet, for something that virtually every woman we know believes to be true (and holds very dear), that dang 50-50 split is REALLY hard to achieve!
So why does the work of running a household and raising children seem to fall more heavily on women's shoulders? Why does the mental load of managing allthethings also fall on women? Why does it seem like it's our responsibility to fix the imbalance, when it's identified?
And given all of these things, how are we supposed to discuss domestic responsibilities without devolving into attacking, defending, blaming, and resentment?
Inspired by a high intensity text exchange (some would say "debate") (and by "some" we mean Jessica), Andrea and Jess find ourselves in rare form as we discuss this tricky topic live. Andrea has heart palpitations. Jess plays devils advocate. Andrea enters the confessional. Jess references The Breakup (please call us, Jennifer Aniston!). And at the end of the episode, Jessica heartily laughs while Andrea declares "I hate this episode! I hate this conversation! I'm backing away from everything I said!" (see the clip on Instagram @honestwomenpodcast).
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR QUESTION TO BE PART OF AN UPCOMING HONEST WOMEN EPISODE? Or want to send Jess some love for challenging your closely-held beliefs? Or send Andrea your best anxiety-management tips for the next time Jess feels like debating? Send us an email at hello@honestwomenpodcast.com
Disclaimer:
Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32 min