How to split up chores fairly with your spouse or roommate : Life Kit : NPR
2 years, 3 months ago

How to split up chores fairly with your spouse or roommate : Life Kit : NPR

NPR  

Stuck doing all the household chores? This practical guide can help Enlarge this image Malaka Gharib/NPR Malaka Gharib/NPR A text message about blueberries a few years ago nearly ended Eve Rodsky's marriage. Rodsky, an attorney and author, says it's possible to divide domestic tasks fairly, which can help reduce stress at home and give back precious time to each member of the household. Hide caption Previous Next Zine by Malaka Gharib/NPR; Photograph by Becky Harlan/NPR Hide caption Previous Next Zine by Malaka Gharib/NPR; Photograph by Becky Harlan/NPR Hide caption Previous Next Zine by Malaka Gharib/NPR; Photograph by Becky Harlan/NPR Hide caption The first page says "share the load on burdensome tasks" and shows a man picking up dog poop. Previous Next Zine by Malaka Gharib/NPR; Photograph by Becky Harlan/NPR Hide caption Previous Next Zine by Malaka Gharib/NPR; Photograph by Becky Harlan/NPR 1 of 5 i View slideshow The audio portion of this episode was produced by Michelle Aslam.

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Slate  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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Huff Post  

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