Strict gender norms are rapidly being obliterated. Any gender is capable of almost anything. Women can change the oil in a car. Men can steam-clean drapery. When it comes to chores around the house a lot more is divvied up equally. Not every household appreciates what seems to be the new norm. Redditor TherealYemmi wanted […] More
Being a caring and concerned partner in a relationship is a very important attribute. Everybody wants to be cared for, but for some people, that care can feel a lot like smothering. Being independent in a relationship is also very important. When independence is impeded, some people don’t respond well. Redditor Damaged_Observation wanted to discuss […] More
Recovery from surgery can be daunting. It can rob days and weeks of a person’s life. It should be a time to focus on rebuilding one’s strength, not household chores, right? Redditor i_hate_my_username4 wanted to discuss her experience and get feedback, so she came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. She asked: “AITA […] More
Generally speaking, those who share a home, be they spouses, romantic partners or roommates, feel that an even divide of finances and chores is the easiest way to go. As it tends to result in little to no drama and an overall harmonious living situation. That being said, every now and then one inhabitant of […] More
Who does what in a romantic cohabitating situation is really up to the people in that relationship. Does everyone work full-time? Part-time and full-time? Is someone still in undergraduate or graduate school? If they can afford it, is one person the stay-at-home partner who takes over the majority of the household chores? And who has […] More
Chores are a part of life for most people. Once kids reach a certain age, parents have them start washing the dishes and doing laundry, etc. This is usually a very normal situation. Sometimes, kids and teens get paid for chores. But other times parents can go a little too far with their definition of […] More
It does not need to be stated that raising a child, especially a newborn, is an exhausting and all-consuming endeavor. Sometimes the task becomes even more daunting when both parents have responsibilities outside of the home. And sometimes one parent feels that they are pulling more weight than the other. In those cases, one might […] More
When it comes to relationships, money and finances can be at the root of all discontent. It’s one of those conversations to have sooner than later. Especially if one partner makes more or all of the money. Redditor Senior-Attorney8542 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. So naturally, they came to visit the […] More
When it comes to maintaining a tidy household, it’s expected that all hands are on deck. Chores are usually divided – maybe not equally due to age-appropriateness – but at the very least, everyone pitches in some. But when the people splitting cleaning duties are both working adults, the workload should be pretty even. But […] More
For some cultures, division of household labor is split based on binary gender stereotypes or traditions no longer reflected in modern reality. The days when all wives and mothers stayed home full-time are long gone as a matter of financial necessity for most families. And more fathers are choosing to take a more active role […] More
When a newborn arrives, most family members will drop everything to greet them into the world and spend as much time getting acquainted as much as possible. Some may even volunteer to offer plenty of help to unburden the mother’s chores after giving birth. But semantics is important. When a first-time mother caused drama with […] More
Generally speaking, we as a society have outgrown the notion that husbands are meant to go out and earn a living while their wives are meant to stay home and run the household. A position no one should ever feel any shame or guilt about, as many men and women all over the world are […] More
