Marriage is a beautiful thing—equal parts dreamy, exciting, and real. And while no one tells you this during the honeymoon phase, one of the biggest tests of compatibility often happens after the "I dos"—when you're building a home together. Suddenly, you're not just sharing a bed and a future, but also dishes in the sink, laundry piles, and grocery lists.
Dividing household chores between each other might sound like a throwback to college flatmate negotiations, but doing it right is one of the most powerful ways to keep the peace, strengthen your partnership, and make your shared life feel balanced and full of love.
Start with a conversation—not assumptions
Play to your strengths (and accept your weaknesses)
If one of you is a master at folding laundry Marie Kondo-style while the other can’t tell whites from darks, divide accordingly. If your partner loves cooking but dreads cleaning up, strike a natural deal. There’s no need to split everything 50-50. Aim instead for what feels fair and works for your lifestyle.
Factor in schedules and energy levels
Check in regularly and recalibrate
Life evolves, workloads change, travel picks up, and babies arrive. Schedule quick weekly or monthly check-ins to see how the system is working. Are both of you feeling seen and supported? Are some tasks falling through the cracks? Tweak as needed.
Be forgiving and flexible
There will be days when someone forgets to unload the dishwasher or leaves the laundry out overnight. Don’t treat these moments like a scoreboard. This isn’t a college dorm or a flatmate situation where you can emotionally check out. It’s a marriage. Approach lapses with kindness, humour, and gentle reminders, not nagging or passive-aggression.
Try the "let's do it together" approach sometimes
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