A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex

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Does it feel like you’re the one doing it all, while they don’t even notice?

As you manage your kids’ dental appointments and marching band practices, do you wonder, How did this all fall on me? The physical, mental, and emotional load of modern life can be exhausting, making the “small” things in our regular routines not that small at all. Throw in building resentment and it’s no wonder your relationship feels brittle—and you sometimes feel about to explode.

Relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip helps you and your partner realize you do have an enemy, but it’s not each other. It’s not about assigning blame; it’s about finding a solution. It’s the endless, invisible work of managing a household. Drawing on research and stories from couples in all seasons of life, Dr. Morgan speaks to both men and women without judgment to help you manage the mental load of your days and bemore connected as a couple. With straight talk and real-life examples, A Better Share explores

• why the load at home feels so heavy (hint: you’re not alone), • how the mental load and your sex life are more related than you might think, • why clear communication about who will do the laundry leads to better sex, • how to talk about frustrations without it turning into a fight, and • why you have to stop keeping score and start viewing the endless work of managing a household as a shared enemy that you can conquer as a team.

When you see the details of the day as a shared adversary, you can come up with a battle plan, rather than become bitter about the other person not doing their share. Validating, practical, and freeing, A Better Share offers actionable plans for divvying up tasks so you can breathe easier and love each other more—dirty dishes and all.

Graphics and resources can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

© 2025 Thomas Nelson (Lydbog): 9781400239696

Release date

Lydbog: 8. april 2025