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People say that resentment can decimate amarriage.

Sometimes, resentment might build at the cost of one partners mental health.

Sadly, the burden of childcare still falls onto the shoulders of women more often.

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Women are also more likely to sacrifice their professional lives for family life.

Women stillspendmore time on housework and childcare and fewer hours of paid work than men.

Parents turn to family, friends, and neighbors (FFN) to help them with childcare.

Mom with nine kids plays on the floor, surrounded by toys, capturing a moment of parenting and childcare activities.

However, often neither is an option.

In one poll, almost half of American parentsadmittedhaving difficulty in finding childcare.

Both parents need a break from looking after kids.

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They need time to destress, focus on their hobbies, or practice self-care.

In the end, a burnt-out, fatigued parent is no good for a child.

Parents need to be rested and healthy to provide adequate care.

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Research suggests thats because moms have less free time thandads.

Interestingly, married men in general tend tohavemore free time than their unmarried counterparts.

Women, according to the researchers, are also more likely to socialize during their free time.

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The men, in turn, sit by the grill enjoying a beer or two.

She also clarified that she doesnt feel taken advantage of: I just dont enjoy my part!

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