Marriage Tips: Share the Housework

Marriage Tips: Share the Housework

Many of us choose to be in relationships and get married because of the social, emotional and financial benefits of these arrangements.

However, these relationships can be complicated and at times difficult. South Africa has one of the highest divorce rates in the world. Although there are often insoluble reasons for divorce, taking the time to work on our relationships is important.

Understanding your partner’s expectations is important in achieving good relations. An example of this is to understand your partner’s expectations about house work. Research shows that partners who understand (and accept) each other’s expectations with regards to who does what around the house, are more likely to be happy.

This research goes further to suggest that couples who expect each other to (and actually do) share chores around the house are more likely to be satisfied. Ideally, this should be agreed upon and put into action within the first two years of marriage.