“Unlocking the Secrets: 7 Surprising Traits That Set Decent Men Apart in Relationships”
For example, actions like remembering birthdays, noticing shifts in mood, and checking in on how your partner is really doing all count as emotional labor.
This task falls more often than not on the shoulders of women, as the Greater Good Magazine points out.
When men fully participate in that emotional labor—making the phone call to the friend going through a hard time, or planning a comforting date night when they sense tension—there’s a palpable impact on the relationship.
Truly decent men show up for your partner in the intangible ways—like comforting them after a rough day at work or keeping track of special anniversaries. They take their share of the emotional labor to maintain balance in the relationship.
