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
When someone works long hours, for long stretches at a time, the days off that follow are a cherished dream. Yes, there will always be things to do and take care of during downtime, but if you work hard you should be able to relax a bit. This can be an issue with family and […] More
Figuring out how the day-to-day of life goes immediately following childbirth can be an uphill battle. Some births are more difficult than others. So that may require more rest for the mom. But birth doesn’t mean the other aspects of life stop, especially when older kids are involved. Navigating the new normal is sometimes tricky. […] More
Making it as an influencer these days can be difficult. The lane has been inundated with so many people who want to make a fortune. Like any business and brand, the build takes time. But rise to fame can be difficult when one has heavy life responsibilities. Influencers with partners have a lot to answer […] More
