Dear Sugars cover image

Encore: Emotional Labor

Dear Sugars

00:00

Is There a One Size Fits All Division of Emotional Labor?

"I'm in the thick of motherhood and take care of everyone else's needs all day, every day," writes one woman. "Why are men like this? I've never seen his father lift a finger to do the dishes?" asks another wife who is frustrated by her husband's lack of emotional labor. The author says she feels resentful if an ongoing issue goes on for too long.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app