Zoe and Charles experienced a tumultuous phase in their marriage due to the pressures of new parenthood and lack of support. With Zoe managing a demanding job and caring for their young child, she felt overwhelmed and frustrated with Charles's struggles as a new father, which led to feelings of being more of a caretaker than a partner. After a period of separation, Charles recognized the need for change, began therapy, and learned about the 'mental load' of parenting. This journey ultimately led to a stronger and more intimate relationship.
In the end, she told him she could not cope any more and that there was no space for her emotional wellbeing.
It was a long road of therapy, and he did a lot of work trying to understand the mental load – figuring out how to be a grownup, a dad, and a husband.
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