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fromJuxtapoz
3 weeks ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Marie-Claude Marquis: Sorry Not Sorry @ Harman Projects, NYC

Marie-Claude Marquis' exhibition 'Sorry, Not Sorry' addresses women's emotional labor and challenges societal expectations through humorous text on vintage objects.
Social justice
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Tanya Sweeney: 'Mankeeping' - the unspoken, unpaid and completely joyless work of emotionally and practically managing a grown man

Mankeeping refers to the unpaid work of women managing the psychological issues of men.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

Married Women Are Revealing The "Hardest Parts" Of Marriage That They Felt Completely Unprepared For, And It's Thought-Provoking

Women face unexpected burdens in marriage, including emotional labor, personal autonomy, and aging-related challenges.
#motherhood
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Parenting

The Strange Mercy & Science Behind The Things We Forget In Motherhood

Motherhood is about navigating the complexities of memory and forgetting amidst the demands of family life.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Parenting

The Emotional Whirlwind of Mother's Day

Motherhood celebrations can evoke mixed emotions, even conflicting feelings like love and the need for solitude.
Emotional labor and societal expectations complicate Mother's Day for many moms.
It's perfectly fine to redefine Mother's Day according to your own needs.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Emotional Whirlwind of Mother's Day

Motherhood celebrations can evoke mixed emotions, even conflicting feelings like love and the need for solitude.
Emotional labor and societal expectations complicate Mother's Day for many moms.
It's perfectly fine to redefine Mother's Day according to your own needs.
more#motherhood
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

3 Hidden Practices That Follow Family Estrangement

Many described it as a difficult and sensitive topic—one they might only share with close friends. For the most part, respondents worried about others' negative reactions or judgment.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mankeeping: why single women are giving up dating

On the surface, mankeeping appears to be about men relying on their female partners for emotional support; however, it challenges traditional gender roles and reflects broader societal issues around male loneliness.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I'm A Gender Researcher. This Is The Real Reason Women Are Stepping Away From Dating.

Young women are increasingly 'quiet-quitting' relationships due to disproportionate emotional labor without reciprocation.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Emotional Labor Tax: Naming the Invisible Work Women Carry

Women, especially women of color, disproportionately carry emotional labor at work, leading to burnout and career stagnation.
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Michelle Im Waves "Hello Goodbye" @ DIMIN, NYC

Im's exhibition explores identity and diaspora through terracotta sculptures of Korean Air flight attendants, embodying the duality of cultural belonging and emotional labor.
Arts
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What Is A Default Friend & Are You Her In Your Own Social Circles?

Being the default friend is exhausting because you're constantly giving emotional energy without receiving it back in the same way, leading to resentment and burnout.
Parenting
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Lawrence Lek's "NOX High-Rise" Transforms the Hammer Museum into a Speculative AI Clinic | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Hammer Museum's NOX High-Rise critiques AI's impact on society through a fictional wellness center for emotionally unstable autonomous vehicles.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

How To Be A "Vacation Wife" That Actually *Enjoys* Her Vacation

The 'vacation wife' phenomenon represents the emotional labor often shouldered by one partner during family vacations.
#parenting
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Mental health

Is There a Plus Side to Mental Labor?

Parenting evolves from physical caregiving to emotional labor, highlighting the mental load disproportionately carried by women.
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago
Parenting

Mom Totally Nails Why Are Kids "Easier" For Dads

Taking care of kids is often underestimated by those not fully responsible, especially regarding the emotional labor mothers endure.
Parenting
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
2 months ago

The Hidden Toll of Caregiving for Neurodivergent Kids

Parenting neurodivergent children can lead to compassion fatigue, a profound emotional depletion stemming from the deep empathy required in caregiving.
more#parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Why younger women are facing more daily stress than older generations: poll

Women frequently internalize stress from loved ones, which adds to their own anxiety levels.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Mastering Love When You've Mastered Everything Else

Trauma affects relationship engagement drastically.
Imbalances in emotional labor can hinder love.
Successful love relies more on trust than perfection.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Burnout Gets to You Here's How to Turn the Heat Back On

As much as people wish to express their authentic selves, adult life often demands exactly the opposite... Life is full of routines and obligations, but worse, situations in which you have to put on a false front.
Relationships
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Are These 3 Hidden Culprits Ruining Your Sex Life?

Mismatches in sexual desire often stem from deeper emotional, relational, and societal issues rather than just biological factors.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

The Maddening Disconnect of Phone Therapy in "Happy to Help You" featuring Amy Sedaris

The conversation reflects conflict between personal feelings and professional responsibilities in customer service.
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