Shared work load

Why does it seem that women do the majority of the work in relationships? It seems that we do the childcare, the housework, the emotional work of keeping everyone happy-ish, be the appointments and social secretary's, the shoppers and cooks and have full time jobs? It's not just me that thinks this, many studies show the same thing. I've met so many women who feel that they don't have a partner, but an extra child, this often lead to the breakdown of the relationship.

Its starting to make me think that all hetrosexual relationships are inherently abusive, I can't speak for same sex ones as I've never had one.

I know I'm going to get flak for this post, but I'm going for it anyway. I'd love to hear from people who have successfull relationships and what they're secrets are, not that I want another relationship, I'm just curious.

Parents
  • My wife and I both work full-time and share the chores (she does the laundry, I do the cooking, and we both do cleaning/tidying). I didn't think it was unusual to try to be fair. My wife and I have been together for 22 years, and my disregard for the sexist steroetype that 'women must do the chores' is probably a big reason why she still puts up with me.

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  • My wife and I both work full-time and share the chores (she does the laundry, I do the cooking, and we both do cleaning/tidying). I didn't think it was unusual to try to be fair. My wife and I have been together for 22 years, and my disregard for the sexist steroetype that 'women must do the chores' is probably a big reason why she still puts up with me.

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