Every couple enters a relationship with a set of assumptions — many of which are never explicitly discussed. These assumptions are part of what researchers call “gender scripts”: culturally conditioned expectations about how men and women are supposed to behave in romantic relationships. Gender scripts influence everything from who plans dates to who sacrifices career […]
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In many heterosexual relationships, women are not just partners — they become the default managers of the home. This role includes not only executing tasks but also anticipating needs, organizing logistics, and emotionally supporting everyone. Being the default manager means carrying the mental blueprint of the household — and it often happens by default, not
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Planning is the foundation of the mental load. It’s the quiet, persistent background work that ensures a household runs smoothly and that everyone’s needs are met — often before they even arise. It may look like she’s just “thinking ahead,” but in reality, it’s a highly active, continuous form of labor that rarely stops. What She’s Planning
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