My partner loves hosting elaborate dinner parties and sees our home as a place of celebration, but I find myself dreading these gatherings because I end up doing most of the emotional labor while they get to be the charming host, and I don't know how to bring this up without seeming like I hate their joy.
More people experience this than they realize.
The generous impulse to create festive space can become unbalanced when the unseen work falls unevenly between partners.
“Where Are You with Festival and the break from ordinary time?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.