The Invisible Labor of Home Life: Who Does What and Why It Matters

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Often, this work is disproportionately done by women or one partner, and because it’s unseen, it may be undervalued or unacknowledged.

This imbalance can lead to emotional burnout, resentment, and communication breakdowns. When one person becomes the default household manager, even well-meaning help from others may feel like more work. Statements like “Just tell me what to do” place the burden of planning on the already overloaded person.