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Time of India
11-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
'Husbands are a headache': Study reveals male partners 'stress out' women more than kids do
H for husbands. H for headache. As Phoebe Buffay from FRIENDS would ask, 'Coincidence?' A study reveals, apparently not. A surprising revelation from a decade-old survey by Today and NBC News shed light on the stress levels experienced by mothers. The same study also found out who – at home – was the real troublemaker! Turns out – it's not the kids, it's the 'big kids'! What does the study say? The study surveyed over 7,000 American mothers and found that, on average, their stress levels were a staggering 8.5 out of 10. Even more striking was the finding that nearly 46% of these mothers reported that their husbands caused them more stress than their children. The findings from the 2013 survey highlight the staggering imbalance of sharing responsibilities and support in relationships. What were the root causes of stress? The study highlighted several factors contributing to this stress: Unequal distribution of household responsibilities: Approximately 75% of the mothers felt they were primarily responsible for household chores and parenting duties. This imbalance often left them feeling overwhelmed and unsupported. Perception of husbands as 'Big Kids': Many women described their husbands as additional children rather than equal partners, leading to increased stress. Lack of help and time constraints: One in five mothers reported insufficient assistance from their spouses and a lack of time to complete their tasks, further exacerbating stress levels. Scientific insights into stress responses: Research from the Council on Contemporary Families indicates that individuals experience higher stress levels at home compared to work. A study by Penn State measured cortisol levels and found greater stress at home, with women reporting feeling better at work. This holds true for both parents and non-parents, particularly the latter. Moreover, a UCLA study found that married men experienced lower cortisol levels when they relaxed while their wives did housework, while – in a stark contrast – women had lower cortisol levels when their husbands helped with chores. This difference highlights that while men's stress levels drop during rest periods, women benefit from shared household responsibilities. The mental load: An invisible labor The concept of the 'mental load' refers to the cognitive and emotional effort involved in managing household and childcare tasks. A study published in arXiv introduced a methodology to measure individual perceptions of gaps in mental load within heterosexual couples. The study found that women are significantly more likely than men to bear organizational responsibility for domestic tasks, report lower satisfaction with this division, and experience higher emotional fatigue. These burdens are often underestimated by their partners. How to tackle stress? As the study outlined the root causes of the stress experienced by women, especially mothers, it is imperative to figure out ways to tackle the same as well. To handle the enormous stress caused by unequal responsibilities, experts recommend the following strategies: Open communication: Discussing feelings and expectations can help partners understand each other's perspectives and work towards a more balanced relationship. Equitable distribution of tasks: Sharing household chores and parenting duties can reduce the burden on one partner and promote a more harmonious environment. Seeking external support: Engaging in counseling or support groups can provide tools and strategies to manage stress and improve relationships. Self-care: Encouraging each other to take time for personal well-being can help reduce overall stress levels. And for all the husbands out there, Take The Cue and Please Do Better! Study: Cluster headaches may be more severe in women One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
BreakingNews.ie
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Lisa Kudrow says her Friends character Phoebe ‘was so far from who I am'
US actress Lisa Kudrow has said it was 'a lot of work' playing her Friends character Phoebe Buffay as she 'was so far from who I was as a human being'. The 61-year-old from Los Angeles played one of six friends featured in the hit US sitcom which also starred Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt Le Blanc and the late Matthew Perry. Advertisement Speaking to US actress Parker Posey for Variety's Actors On Actors series, she said: 'It (the series) was fun the whole time, because we had fun, the cast had fun. 'It was like a collaboration with the writers, because they were so great and nice and good. 'But me being Phoebe was so far from who I was as a human being that it was work. 'I needed to justify everything she was saying in my head so that it felt like she meant it and it was real to her. It was a lot of work. Advertisement 'And I remember like season two or three, and I was just doing it, and went, 'Oh my god, I'm not doing the work. I don't know if this is going as well. I'm not doing the work'. 'I was really fretting over it. And (Matt) LeBlanc went, 'What's the matter with you?'. I said, 'I'm not doing the work that I did. I used to like really work, and he said, 'You're her. You don't have to do it anymore'.' Alongside her role in Friends, Kudrow is known for starring in a number of TV series as well as comedy films Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and The Opposite Of Sex. In 2023 she thanked her late co-star Perry for 'the best 10 years a person gets to have' while filming Friends in a tribute following his death at the age of 54. Advertisement During their conversation, Posey, who has starred in films including Dazed And Confused and Superman Returns, spoke about one of her more recent roles playing a southern woman called Victoria Ratliff in season three of Mike White's dark comedy, The White Lotus. She said: 'It was such a gift to have this middle-aged woman at this time in my life, in my career, to be the southern woman. 'I was reading Tennessee Williams in junior high and high school and southern writers and all of this. So I was like, I just ate it up.'
Powys County Times
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Lisa Kudrow says her Friends character Phoebe ‘was so far from who I am'
US actress Lisa Kudrow has said it was 'a lot of work' playing her Friends character Phoebe Buffay as she 'was so far from who I was as a human being'. The 61-year-old from Los Angeles played one of six friends featured in the hit US sitcom which also starred Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt Le Blanc and the late Matthew Perry. Speaking to US actress Parker Posey for Variety's Actors On Actors series, she said: 'It (the series) was fun the whole time, because we had fun, the cast had fun. 'It was like a collaboration with the writers, because they were so great and nice and good. 'But me being Phoebe was so far from who I was as a human being that it was work. 'I needed to justify everything she was saying in my head so that it felt like she meant it and it was real to her. It was a lot of work. 'And I remember like season two or three, and I was just doing it, and went, 'Oh my god, I'm not doing the work. I don't know if this is going as well. I'm not doing the work'. 'I was really fretting over it. And (Matt) LeBlanc went, 'What's the matter with you?'. I said, 'I'm not doing the work that I did. I used to like really work, and he said, 'You're her. You don't have to do it anymore'.' Alongside her role in Friends, Kudrow is known for starring in a number of TV series as well as comedy films Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and The Opposite Of Sex. In 2023 she thanked her late co-star Perry for 'the best 10 years a person gets to have' while filming Friends in a tribute following his death at the age of 54. During their conversation, Posey, who has starred in films including Dazed And Confused and Superman Returns, spoke about one of her more recent roles playing a southern woman called Victoria Ratliff in season three of Mike White's dark comedy, The White Lotus. She said: 'It was such a gift to have this middle-aged woman at this time in my life, in my career, to be the southern woman. 'I was reading Tennessee Williams in junior high and high school and southern writers and all of this. So I was like, I just ate it up.'
RTÉ News
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Lisa Kudrow says her Friends character Phoebe 'was so far from who I am'
US actress Lisa Kudrow has said it was "a lot of work" playing her Friends character Phoebe Buffay as she "was so far from who I was as a human being". The 61-year-old from Los Angeles played one of six friends featured in the hit US sitcom which also starred Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt Le Blanc and the late Matthew Perry. Speaking to US actress Parker Posey for Variety's Actors On Actors series, she said: "It (the series) was fun the whole time, because we had fun, the cast had fun. "It was like a collaboration with the writers, because they were so great and nice and good. "But me being Phoebe was so far from who I was as a human being that it was work. "I needed to justify everything she was saying in my head so that it felt like she meant it and it was real to her. It was a lot of work. "And I remember like season two or three, and I was just doing it, and went, 'Oh my god, I'm not doing the work. I don't know if this is going as well. I'm not doing the work'." She continued: "I was really fretting over it. And (Matt) LeBlanc went, 'What's the matter with you?'. I said, 'I'm not doing the work that I did. I used to like really work, and he said, 'You're her. You don't have to do it anymore'." Alongside her role in Friends, Kudrow is known for starring in a number of TV series as well as comedy films Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and The Opposite Of Sex. In 2023 she thanked her late co-star Perry for "the best 10 years a person gets to have" while filming Friends in a tribute following his death at the age of 54. During their conversation, Posey, who has starred in films including Dazed And Confused and Superman Returns, spoke about one of her more recent roles playing a southern woman called Victoria Ratliff in season three of Mike White's dark comedy, The White Lotus. She said: "It was such a gift to have this middle-aged woman at this time in my life, in my career, to be the southern woman. "I was reading Tennessee Williams in junior high and high school and southern writers and all of this. So I was like, I just ate it up."
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lisa Kudrow says her Friends character Phoebe ‘was so far from who I am'
US actress Lisa Kudrow has said it was 'a lot of work' playing her Friends character Phoebe Buffay as she 'was so far from who I was as a human being'. The 61-year-old from Los Angeles played one of six friends featured in the hit US sitcom which also starred Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt Le Blanc and the late Matthew Perry. Speaking to US actress Parker Posey for Variety's Actors On Actors series, she said: 'It (the series) was fun the whole time, because we had fun, the cast had fun. 'It was like a collaboration with the writers, because they were so great and nice and good. 'But me being Phoebe was so far from who I was as a human being that it was work. 'I needed to justify everything she was saying in my head so that it felt like she meant it and it was real to her. It was a lot of work. 'And I remember like season two or three, and I was just doing it, and went, 'Oh my god, I'm not doing the work. I don't know if this is going as well. I'm not doing the work'. 'I was really fretting over it. And (Matt) LeBlanc went, 'What's the matter with you?'. I said, 'I'm not doing the work that I did. I used to like really work, and he said, 'You're her. You don't have to do it anymore'.' Alongside her role in Friends, Kudrow is known for starring in a number of TV series as well as comedy films Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and The Opposite Of Sex. In 2023 she thanked her late co-star Perry for 'the best 10 years a person gets to have' while filming Friends in a tribute following his death at the age of 54. During their conversation, Posey, who has starred in films including Dazed And Confused and Superman Returns, spoke about one of her more recent roles playing a southern woman called Victoria Ratliff in season three of Mike White's dark comedy, The White Lotus. She said: 'It was such a gift to have this middle-aged woman at this time in my life, in my career, to be the southern woman. 'I was reading Tennessee Williams in junior high and high school and southern writers and all of this. So I was like, I just ate it up.'
