WOMEN complain they shoulder the bulk of the mental load in relationships, while men quietly, heroically, make sure they never have to worry about these considerations:

Monitoring alcohol levels

If the lady of the house was taking care of this, there would be regular crises. It falls to men to diligently keep track of how many cans and bottles are chilling in the fridge, as well as making sure that whatever is drunk is instantly restocked. Does she thank him when he plies her into bed with two bottles of white wine on a Friday night? No.

Preparing condescending explanations

It may seem like mansplaining comes naturally to boyfriends and husbands, but it actually involves exhaustive round-the-clock research. Men must cultivate in-depth knowledge of everything from the Cold War to the le

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