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How Husbands Can Avoid Arguments About Spring Cleaning
It started with my wife making a list and sharing it with me when I was relaxing for the first time all day. I nodded my head back and...


Housework as Exercise: Calories Burned by Household Chores
Does housework count as exercise? Yes! And for this post we're going to show you how many calories you will burn for the most common...


Why Women Hate Clutter
Researchers have found that women are more sensitive to clutter than men. According to neuroscientists, clutter increases the stress...


What to Do When Your Wife Does Not Contribute at Home
I recently came across this heartbreaking post on Reddit. Whether you're a husband or wife, these problems are not uncommon in marriage....


Tidy Up Your Life: Insights and Tips from Tyler Moore, The Tidy Dad
I had the pleasure of chatting with Tyler Moore, also known as The Tidy Dad, on the latest episode of our podcast. Tyler is the creator...


Teamwork at Home: Why Fairness in Domestic Labor is About More Than Data
Imagine this: You work 50+ hours a week, strive for teamwork and fairness in managing the home, and are a devoted father. Your wife slaps...

Housework Memes to Make You Smile
Related : Laundry Day - Your go-to list for doing your laundry Related : Free Household Chores List Related : Household chores for...


How to be a Better Husband: Start With This Simple Step
If you're a busy dual-career couple and feel you unfairly shoulder most of the challenges of managing life at home, this is for you. ...


How to Do Housework (Without the Stress)
A guide for couples who want to manage the home together, as a team, and without unneeded stress!


Who Should Do Household Chores?
Looking back on textbooks from the 1950s (seen below) is nauseating but important context to remember as we consider how societal norms...


Why Spouses Argue About Whether a Chore Needs to be Done
Original Post: 03/01/2023; Updated Post: 10/7/24 Recent research out of the University of Cambridge suggests that affordance theory can...


My Husband Won't Help Around the House: 4 Ways to Solve the Problem
Arguments and resentment originating from household chores can be very serious. Just take a look at the example from a frustrated...


Home Management as a Dual-Career Couple: Practical Strategies for Success
Dual-career couples face unique challenges in managing their time and responsibilities at home. Research by Mia Tammelin, examining the...

The Ultimate Guide to the Mental Load: What You Need to Know for a Stronger Marriage
Table of Contents Overview Mental Load Definition Mental Load Examples How to Explain the Mental Load to Your Husband Mental Load...


Is There a Relationship Between Husbands, Housework, and Happier Wives?
Dual-career couples make up the majority of today's marriages. When both partners often juggle demanding careers, the distribution of...


What Women Want: A Teammate in the Home
Fellas, the greatest step you can take in your marriage after your child's birth is to assume that you have just as much responsibility...


Comparing Chores: The Mental and Physical load
How Couples Can Partner to Tackle Household Chores Original post: 3/21/24; Updated post: 8/15/24 Some spouses have different types of...

Invisible Labor and Mental Load: Insights from Zach Watson
We hosted social media sensation Zach Watson in our latest episode of the Modern Husbands Podcast. Zach is an expert on invisible labor...


House Chores: The Ultimate Guide to Divide the Household Labor for Married Couples
Spouse, partner, or roommate -- it doesn't matter. If you both work outside the home, yet one of you does most of the work inside the...


How to Tackle Household Chores as a Couple
Updated: July 24th, 2024 How the Conflict Can Arise Unequal distribution of labor leads to resentment, frustration, and unfairness. A...
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