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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can someone give me specific examples of emotional labor? The only thing I can think of is supporting a relative who is going through difficult times for whatever reason. Postcards, elaborate dinners, laundry and shopping sound like physical tasks. I guess there's the planning component, but how emotional is a to-do list, really?[/quote] When my MIL is upset with my DH, she calls me to talk about it. I address her concerns, smooth over her hurt feelings, and tell her I"ll talk to DH. Then I talk to DH, explain to him why his mom is upset, what he did/did not do that set her off, and then discuss what he needs to do to avoid it in the future. THAT is emotional labor. (and no this is not a real scenario, bc I would tell my MIL to call my DH directly, but it's an example that I think is true of many households)[/quote]
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