Summary: A common source of resentment and argument in many marriages is the division of household labor. Finding a fair way to share out the work that you're both happy with isn't always easy and there are a lot of factors to consider. Is there a best way to do this?<br> <br> Research shows that this issue is still split along traditional gender lines. Women, on average, do a lot more work around the house than men. Society's expectations on what is appropriate for men and women to do affects not only what we do, but what we prefer to do and the expectations we have for each other in marriage.<br> <br> The key to navigating this issue is splitting the work in a way that's fair, as opposed to equal. You need to decide who does what based on your preferences, ability, and availability so that you both think you're doing a fair amount. The way to do this is to adopt a communal mindset where you aim to do things out of concern for your spouse rather than keeping score of who does what.
