Create clear requests
Add the details your partner needs so the job does not stay stuck in one person’s head.
Built for couples and families
Share responsibilities without keeping score.
The Mental Load helps couples make invisible responsibilities visible. Create requests, add context, plan realistic timelines, and close the loop together.
One-time purchase
No subscriptions
No advertisements
Make invisible work visible.
Not every family responsibility starts as a simple checkbox. The Mental Load is designed for the context, timing, follow-through, and acknowledgement that real household work requires.
Plan realistic timing
Requests can be scheduled when the Completer is ready to take ownership.
Use the Backburner
Capture low-pressure future items without turning every thought into an urgent task.
Close the loop
Completed work can be acknowledged with Hearts, reinforcing appreciation instead of scorekeeping.
Built for real family life.
Appointments, registrations, gifts, home projects, school forms, sports schedules, and travel details often live in one person’s head. The Mental Load gives those responsibilities a shared place to land.
- Create and assign household requests
- Track active, planned, and completed responsibilities
- Keep future ideas in the Backburner
- Use optional calendar integration for scheduled tasks
Not a generic task manager.
The app is organized around two people working together: one person schedules tasks, the other completes tasks. The goal is not to keep score. The goal is to reduce friction and make follow-through visible.
- Designed for couples and families
- Clear Scheduler and Completer roles
- Positive recognition through Hearts
- No ads, no subscriptions, no tricks
A calmer way to coordinate.
See how requests move from planning to completion and acknowledgement.
Support
Questions, support requests, privacy inquiries, or reported issues can be sent by email.