Rediscover Romance: How Sharing Chores Brings Couples Closer

Originally recorded on February 5, 2026
with Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Lucinda Gibbons, LMFT 

When household responsibilities feel unbalanced, it doesn’t just lead to clutter—it can lead to conflict, resentment, and disconnection. In this honest and empowering conversation, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman is joined by marriage and family therapist Lucinda Gibbons, clinical lead trainer for the Fair Play Method. Together, they explore how couples can create a more equitable division of labor at home—and why that matters for emotional intimacy, parenting, and overall wellbeing. If you're tired of keeping the checklist in your head, carrying the "mental load," or being the default manager of your home, you're not alone.

You’ll learn:

• Why mental load is real—and why it's usually invisible
• How to define and share ownership of tasks using the Fair Play Method
• How to hold calm, productive “family business meetings” that replace constant nagging with connection
• Strategies for letting go of perfection and embracing fairness that works for your unique family
• How equity in household labor strengthens not just your relationship—but your parenting too

This episode is part of our expert-led conversation series designed to bring evidence-based solutions to everyday family challenges. Whether you’re partnered, married, or co-parenting, this one’s for you.

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