Resentful women. Resentful wives. Resentful moms. This has become normal. Men hate it, feeling like they can never do enough and are always being criticized. Women hate it, feeling like they are constantly abandoned and left to do everything on their own. It seems impossible, but there is a solution!

I’ve dealt with my wife’s resentment for years, and am happy to say I have reduced it by at least 90%! In this episode, I dig into how resentment shows up in parenting partnerships and why it’s not just a personal issue, it’s a systemic issue. Women often carry more household labor, even when both parents work, and it leads to exhaustion, anger, and distance. I explore how the Fair Play model can help rebalance responsibilities, create more fairness, and dramatically reduce resentment. I also share why date nights, real communication, babysitters and learning to say no are not luxuries but necessities if you want to build a healthy, lasting partnership.

👇 In this episode, we explore:

• How do you recognize resentment building in your relationship?

• What is the Fair Play system and how does it help?

• Why do women still do more household labor than men?

• How can date nights and attention restore connection?

• Why are babysitters so important?

• What role do boundaries play in preventing resentment?

Resources mentioned

The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck: https://amzn.to/44iV3Zv

👉 If this episode resonates, watch these next:

• Fair Play: Why Moms Still Carry the Mental Load (and How Dads Can Change That)

• How to Keep the Spark Alive After Baby | What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Being dadicated isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about showing up.

It’s about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe.

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