The mental burden is mostly suffered by women, but all is not lost! Especially if men take matters into their own hands and a super dad has shown the way.
If more and more women manage to get rid of their mental burden, on the other hand some men still have trouble understanding what it means, there are even some who prefer to deny its existence! For other men who are trying their best to change things, there are several sources that can help and guide you. Indeed the mental load is not the easiest thing to deconstruct so don’t hesitate to get information on social networks, via podcasts…
Michael Vaughn, a very active dad on Tik Tok, shares videos of all kinds but also content to advise couples on how to make their marriage more equal. In one of his videos, Michael Vaughn notably explained how to reduce the mental load of his partner. And his advice is really valuable! In the comments, many women praised her approach… So do not hesitate to take the seed!
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His advice to reduce the mental load of his partner
Michael Vaughn begins by explaining that his video focuses on a very specific situation. When you go on a business trip or a weekend, whatever, you have to try to anticipate for your partner who finds herself alone with the children. Michael begins by explaining: “Reducing your partner’s mental load isn’t just when you’re home, it’s also when you’re away. This means that my partner assumes 100% of the responsibilities with the child and household responsibilities, she says she doesn’t mind, but I know it’s a lot”
Then he develops his advice for preparing for his departure:
- “I vacuumed the house so she could start with clean floors. Washed and folded all the laundry so she could have zero clothes in the laundry tub”
- “I did the dishes and prepared the children’s lunches. So they just have to take it in the morning and go to school!”
- “I prepared 5 outfits for our girls thinking of watching the weather forecast for the next 5 days. And yes it takes much longer than you think.
- “Lastly the most important, I have reserved a hotel room for when I return so that my wife has time for herself when I return.”
The dad ends by explaining that he does not want to put himself forward with this video but just give advice to dads and above all to show the importance of the mental burden that weighs on women. Doing everything to reduce it is also acting for the good of his whole family, and Michael ends his video by writing: “There are small things that have a big impact.”