Fuck The Patriarchy

Emotional labour in relationships is the work it takes to manage emotions—your own and everyone else’s. This often means doing invisible work to keep others comfortable. This piece unpacks the patterns, pressures, and emotional fuckery that come with it.

Many of us feel emotional & cognitive dissonance between our commitment to social justice, while still having to navigate the realities of the world we *actually* live in. This is especially apparent in the relational dynamics with friends, family, and partner/s.

Relationship roles often evolve without much thought, shaped by family patterns and unspoken habits. The trouble starts when mismatched roles, differing expectations, and unspoken agreements lead to frustration and conflict.