The mental load is such a serious societal issue and it’s really holding us back. I feel like I can’t even get a “regular” full-time job because of the stress of work and managing our household.

I’m really trying to change this. Anyone interested in evening out household duties should read “Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live).” It’s basically a figurative card game to play with your partner that divides up 100 household tasks.