In this episode, Brian and Lauren dive into a relationship advice column that hits a little too close to home for a lot of marriages.

A wife says she’s exhausted from carrying the mental load of the household — planning, remembering, organizing everything — but also admits she gets frustrated when her husband tries to help and doesn’t do things her way. So… which is it? Do you want help, or do you want control?

Brian and Lauren unpack the tension so many couples feel but don’t always know how to talk about:

What the “mental load” really is and why it feels so heavy

Why help can sometimes feel more stressful than doing it yourself

The difference between shared responsibility and silent expectations

How control, standards, and communication all play into everyday conflict

What it looks like to actually function as a team at home

From dishes in the sink to deeper heart issues, this conversation gets honest about pride, resentment, and the kind of humility and clarity that healthy marriages require.

What would you do?

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