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How hermeneutic labor impacts relationships

The burden of emotional labor

How hermeneutic labor impacts relationships
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Katherine Holmes
31/12/2024 13:00 ‧ 5 months ago | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE

Couples

Ever feel like you're speaking to a brick wall when talking to your partner? Exhausted of trying to make them tell you what is on their mind? If so, you may be struggling with hermeneutic labor.

First coined by philosopher Ellie Anderson, the term "hermeneutic labor" refers to the unequal burden of emotional labor that falls on one partner in a relationship. Over time, engaging in hermeneutic labor can breed feelings of exhaustion, frustration, and resentment. But there are strategies that couples can use to turn the tables!

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