When a relationship feels one-sided, it’s rarely about chores — it’s about the mental load. In this episode of Rich in Relationship, Rich Heller breaks down how invisible responsibility, unspoken ownership, and emotional management quietly create imbalance, resentment, and exhaustion.We explore what the mental load really is (and what it’s not), why doing more tasks doesn’t fix it, and how relationships lose balance when roles shift without conversation. Using real-world examples — including Brad and Gwen — Rich shows how one partner can end up carrying the emotional weight of the entire family system without realizing it… until burnout hits.You’ll learn:- Why mental load is about ownership, not effort- How unspoken responsibility creates resentment- What “clear leadership zones” look like in a healthy partnership- How awareness replaces assumption- Why rebalancing starts with personal responsibility, not blameThis episode is an invitation to stop scorekeeping, stop taking your partner’s inventory, and start rebalancing your relationship from the inside out.If your relationship feels off — or you’re tired but can’t quite explain why — this conversation will help you see what’s been invisible.👉 Subscribe, watch, and join the Rich in Relationship community for more tools that help couples rebalance and reconnect: https://richinrelationship.com/#relationshipadvice #marriagetips #mentalLoad #couplescommunication #relationshipbalance #richinrelationship