When Money Gets in the Middle

When Money Gets in the Middle

Money has a quiet way of weaving itself into the fabric of our relationships. It’s there in the decisions we make together, in the moments we celebrate, and in the tensions that sometimes rise to the surface. We might think we’re talking about numbers, but more often we’re talking about safety, choice, fairness, and how much we feel seen or valued.

It can sit in the background for months, even years, until something stirs it up — a disagreement over a purchase, a different vision for the future, the subtle comparison to friends or family. And suddenly, the conversation isn’t about the cost of something at all; it’s about what it means, and how those meanings can either bring us closer or push us apart.

Invisible Work: Why Mental Load Leads to Burnout

Invisible Work: Why Mental Load Leads to Burnout

What Is the Mental Load, Really?

It’s a term we hear more and more — mental load. It gets mentioned in conversations about gender roles, parenting, emotional labour, even workplace stress. But what does it actually mean? The mental load refers to the ongoing, invisible, and often unacknowledged mental effort of managing life. Not just doing the tasks, but remembering, planning, anticipating, tracking, worrying, and organising all the moving parts. It’s the background thinking that keeps everyone else functioning, even when no one sees it.

The Cost of Living Crisis: How Financial Pressure Impacts Our Mental Health

The Cost of Living Crisis: How Financial Pressure Impacts Our Mental Health

In recent years, many individuals and families have faced growing financial strain. Rising housing prices, increased grocery bills, soaring energy costs — it’s no wonder the cost of living crisis has become one of the defining challenges of our time. But while much of the focus is understandably on bank accounts and budgets, there's another crucial piece of the puzzle we must not overlook: the impact on our mental health.