Parenthood

👄 REAL TALK - I compare my partner to other dad’s

Parenthood

Show Notes

This week we’re answering an audience DM: “I’m a mum of 2. My partner is a ‘good dad’ but not as hands-on or proactive as others. I notice other dad’s doing school drop-offs, taking initiative at home, being more emotionally engaged. It’s making me feel frustrated and guilty for comparing. Help!”

We chat all things comparison, the comparison trap we can fall into, insta v reality, the very real impacts of the mental load and do we every really know what happens behind closed doors?

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