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)