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Damn it: Why women shoulder the mental load—and how couples can share it

Published: September 5, 2026 at 11:31 PM · BBC News

Mothers bear a disproportionate share of planning, organizing and remembering household tasks. The piece explains why that mental load tends to fall on women and offers ways for couples to share it more evenly. It emphasizes practical steps to divide responsibilities rather than letting the workload pile up on one person.

Source: BBC News