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[–] _number8_@lemmy.world 35 points 8 months ago (3 children)

one of the main points and benefits of a relationship is being able to share problems with someone else and have someone that could cheer you up or to share excitement with

'emotional labor' is for actual jobs, especially customer service type jobs

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 5 points 8 months ago

Yea, but if you're trauma dumping on your partner every time you see them that's not healthy or fair to them.

[–] Rodeo@lemmy.ca 0 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Oh so that's why relationships feel like jobs.

[–] apt_install_coffee@lemmy.ml 5 points 8 months ago

Relationships only really feel like jobs in this way when you feel your effort is not being reciprocated. Doing emotional labour for your partner is not exhausting if you feel like you are equally pulling each other up.

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 5 points 8 months ago

Only if you're doing them wrong