November Challenge, Day 11 · Mental Load Basics

November Challenge, Day 11

Hi! I'm Carlos. I'm new to the community and looking forward to being a part of this challenge. I must understand the emotional labor the women in my life endure and how I can carry some of the load.

I'm grateful that my partner did the following emotional labor:

Gently reminding me how to properly apologize when I was in the wrong. It is important that I first acknowledge what made her upset before addressing how it must make her feel and how I can better handle the situation in the future.
Steering the conversation when discussing our upcoming trip. I could offer more concise and direct answers as opposed to vague answers that require follow-up questions.
Communicating, in a calm manner, how it upsets her when I do not answer her after she's said something at times. It makes her feel alone and disconnected, which I fully comprehend and working on.
Researching and relaying information regarding passport renewal. Plus offering a reminder that we must take care of it soon.

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