Weaponised Incompetence or Burnout? Why Some Men Stop Helping at Home (and What to Do About It)

Is it weaponised incompetence—or just disconnection, burnout, and unspoken expectations? In this bonus episode, we dive deep into a viral Reddit story and break down the tension behind uneven emotional and mental loads in relationships. We explore how gender norms, childhood modelling, and silent resentment build walls—and how to dismantle them with honest, courageous communication. A must-watch for couples navigating chores, fairness, and growing together.___________________________Welcome to Honey, We Need to Chat, the ultimate real, honest podcast for couples about marriage, communication, and connection. Hosted by Amy and Blair, we unpack the everyday stuff that gets in the way of staying close, with humour, heart, and zero fluff.We talk about emotional shutdowns, miscommunication, unmet needs, and how to reconnect with curiosity and grace, because when communication dies, bad things happen.💬 Subscribe for weekly episodes that feel like real talk with friends.********************************🎧 Listen to full episodes on all streaming platforms📥 Download free relationship tools: honeyweneedtochat.com/free-relationship-resources❤️ Book a Free Clarity Session with Amy: nextchaptercoaching.com.au/free-clarity-session📸 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/honeyweneedtochat👾 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@HoneyWeNeedtoChat⁩ weaponised incompetence, why men stop helping at home, relationship resentment, uneven emotional load, mental load in marriage, Reddit marriage advice, couples podcast Australia, Honey We Need to Chat, husband doesn’t help, how to divide chores fairly, why women feel bitter, burnout in relationships, gender roles in marriage, constructive conflict resolution, emotional labour explained, podcast about relationships, Christian couple podcast, weaponized incompetence Reddit, talking about unfairness