Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the Arc on this book.

I used to read A LOT of non fiction books but got away from it a while ago. One of my goals this year is to read more of them so when I saw the title of this book, I immediately requested it. I heard the term mental share when listening to a podcast about a year ago. I didn’t realize what it was but as soon as I did, well, I felt like that term spoke to me. This book was pretty much my life lately. I felt like I was being seen as I read through this. There were so many times that I was shaking my head in agreement because it’s exactly how I feel, things I’ve said and reactions I’ve received from my partner. There are so many helpful things in this book that will leave you feeling like someone gets what you’re feeling and is here to help. My only gripe with the Kindle version is sometimes the text got a little out of whack which I assume is because it was in a box or set aside on the page separately. This is just a minor gripe and doesn’t detract from the book. In fact, I’m going to buy a hard copy to refer to and hopefully get my partner to read it too. A solid four star read for me.

After recently reading Dr. Cutlip's "Love your kids without losing yourself" and seeing she had a new book coming out, I had to jump on this opportunity. As a mother, what Dr. Cutlip covers in this book hits home. We talk about the mental load yes, but also our perspectives, communication, action plans to better our relationship and so much more while being realistic and practical. The amount of practical advice and strategies in here blew me away! I can see this as a guide to your relationship to use together, one you can continuously refer back to. Take notes, highlight and discuss with your partner the critical aspects of your relationship to help it grow together. Honestly, Dr. Cutlip gave us a marriage counselor in book format!

I want to give a big thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy of this amazing and insightful book!

Dr. Cutlip does an excellent job of tackling the mental load and how it can be challenging in a relationship. This book is different from many other resources because it offers suggestions for both partners and is not putting the blame on one side of the relationship. This is a great resource for both men and women to read (even better if partners read it together!) to get tips on handling the mental load. In the book, Dr. Cutlip offers great scripts and suggestions for conversation starters.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who is feeling stressed by a running mental list of tasks in their daily life. I plan to purchase a paper copy to have on hand for reference as soon as it is available.
Thank you to Netgalley and Nelson Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Another wonderful book by Morgan! This is practical and applicable. I found myself nodding along as Morgan gave helpful tips on how to express mental load to a partner. I follow her on social media and this is an excellent interpretation of her information. Such useful material.

This is the best content I’ve read about the mental load. The book’s best feature is its practical, specific tips for both the default caretaker and non-default caretaker to calmly discuss and share the responsibilities of a home. I appreciate Cutlip’s honest vulnerability as she provides helpful examples from her marriage to illustrate her points. The questions for self-reflection and discussion are especially useful. The appendix will presumably also be really useful in the final published version of the book; I am bummed that the Expectation Worksheets and other resources weren’t linked in the ARC, but I still learned a lot from the book! I highly recommend this book to any husband and wife with an inequitable distribution of the mental load.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Books for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinions. This review is cross-posted on Goodreads, and will be posted on Instagram and Amazon closer to the book’s publication.

"A Better Share" by Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a game-changing exploration of how couples can navigate the hidden weight of the mental load to create a more balanced, joyful, and intimate relationship. Dr. Cutlip dives deeply into the often unspoken dynamics of household management and emotional labor, bringing clarity to a topic many struggle to articulate. The book offers a practical roadmap to redefine fairness, with tools for communication, ownership, and accountability that resonate across diverse partnerships. Through relatable anecdotes and actionable advice, she empowers readers to transform frustration into connection, fostering teamwork and mutual respect. Dr. Cutlip’s compassionate yet no-nonsense approach makes complex relational dynamics accessible and actionable. The inclusion of step-by-step strategies, like the SHARE framework, ensures readers can apply these insights to their daily lives with immediate impact. "A Better Share" is an essential read for couples striving to lighten the load and strengthen their bond.

An important topic for couples to discuss, though I did find the book to be a bit longer than it needed to be.

(I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)