Jun 28, 2022

Maybe you and your partner constantly argue about how the dishwasher is loaded. Or perhaps you get frustrated by how your definition of “tidy” doesn’t match up with theirs. Or they’re grumpy that they have to re-fold the laundry because you didn’t do it “right.” Or one of you is resentful of the fact that you simply do more. The list goes on. Splitting chores — and especially the “who does what?” of it all — is one of the most common sources of frustration in couples. Those caught in the push and pull of household labor arguments would be wise to sit down and perform a chore audit. A simple but effective practice, it brings everything that needs to be done out in the open — and helps defuse any resentment that may be in play.

LOVE

A “Chore Audit” Is The Secret to Stopping Housework-Related Resentment

A simple but effective practice, a chore audit allows couples to better understand the who-does-what of housework and help tackle any problems that exist.

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“The ability to run a household together is an indirect demonstration of how well a couple communicates and works together.”

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