Relationship expert: The mental load moms carry, its impact on marriage & what to do about it

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (PhD in Psychology, relationship expert & author of ‘A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex’) to talk all things love, parenting, and partnership. From the invisible mental load moms carry (and how it can silently kill your relationship) to why weekly marriage meetings actually work (and how to have them!!!), Dr. Morgan shares her research + real-life advice for building a relationship that thrives after kids. We also get into initiative, resentment, and her #1 secret for a long + happy marriage. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, wondering how to bring it up without starting World War III, or just looking for ways to reconnect with your partner—this one’s for you :-)  LOVE YOU GUYS!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:12 Meet Dr. Morgan Cutlip (PhD in Psychology, author and relationship expert0 00:07:15 Is mom’s happiness is the key to your child's happiness? 00:13:32 What is the "mental load" and how is mismanaging it killing your relationship? 00:20:04 How to bring up the mental load conversation without starting a fight 00:25:50 The importance of a weekly relationship meeting  00:33:31 The importance of taking initiative in relationships  00:40:12 The #1 thing you need for a long and happy marriage 00:47:50 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *BetterHelp: As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.BetterHelp.com/TWOPARENTS. *Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. *Pendry Newport Beach: Huge thank you to Pendry Newport Beach for hosting us for this episode. Check them out at https://www.instagram.com/pendrynewportbeach & don’t miss The Elwood Club at https://www.instagram.com/elwoodclub/?hl=en — a modern members’ club built on the traditions of luxury hospitality, located within Pendry Newport Beach. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our Guest: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancutlip Website | https://drmorgancutlip.com/  Book | https://www.amazon.com/Better-Share-Couples-Tackle-Resentment/dp/1400239672  --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices