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Lazy Husband or Overloaded Wife? Fixing the Uneven Load Before Resentment Wins

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Content provided by Dr Justin Coulson. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr Justin Coulson or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Ever come home from work to a house that looks like a bomb went off—while your partner relaxes? Today Justin answers a listener who’s furious at a husband who won’t pull his weight. Is it laziness, “feigned incompetence,” or something deeper? Justin shares the tough-love steps every parent needs to hear to reclaim balance without a shouting match.

Plus: a second listener asks for help with a 12-year-old facing anxiety, insomnia, and no friends—Justin’s practical roadmap will give you hope tonight.

KEY POINTS

  • Why “feigned incompetence” is a relationship killer—and how to call it out with compassion.
  • Three steps to stop enabling: drop the martyr act, have the hard conversation, and set clear expectations.
  • Family meetings as a secret weapon for shared responsibility.
  • Supporting a tween with severe anxiety and sleep struggles: routines, medical checks, and delight-driven activities.
  • How better sleep restores calm for the whole household.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
“You deserve a partner, not a project.” – Dr Justin Coulson

RESOURCES

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS

  1. Name the Load – Write down every daily task you’re carrying; share it with your partner without blame.
  2. Set a Couple’s Meeting – Weekly 15-minute check-ins to agree on chores, schedules, and support.
  3. Prioritise Sleep – Create predictable bedtime routines for kids and adults.
  4. Find Delight – Help your child discover activities that light them up to ease anxiety and improve sleep.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1402 episodes

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Manage episode 507907095 series 1230931
Content provided by Dr Justin Coulson. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr Justin Coulson or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Ever come home from work to a house that looks like a bomb went off—while your partner relaxes? Today Justin answers a listener who’s furious at a husband who won’t pull his weight. Is it laziness, “feigned incompetence,” or something deeper? Justin shares the tough-love steps every parent needs to hear to reclaim balance without a shouting match.

Plus: a second listener asks for help with a 12-year-old facing anxiety, insomnia, and no friends—Justin’s practical roadmap will give you hope tonight.

KEY POINTS

  • Why “feigned incompetence” is a relationship killer—and how to call it out with compassion.
  • Three steps to stop enabling: drop the martyr act, have the hard conversation, and set clear expectations.
  • Family meetings as a secret weapon for shared responsibility.
  • Supporting a tween with severe anxiety and sleep struggles: routines, medical checks, and delight-driven activities.
  • How better sleep restores calm for the whole household.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
“You deserve a partner, not a project.” – Dr Justin Coulson

RESOURCES

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS

  1. Name the Load – Write down every daily task you’re carrying; share it with your partner without blame.
  2. Set a Couple’s Meeting – Weekly 15-minute check-ins to agree on chores, schedules, and support.
  3. Prioritise Sleep – Create predictable bedtime routines for kids and adults.
  4. Find Delight – Help your child discover activities that light them up to ease anxiety and improve sleep.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  continue reading

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