DEEP DIVE: When Our Partners Just Don't Get It

Published: April 1, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

b'This month, we\'re doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor\\u2014why it\'s often unbalanced, and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. \\nWhy does it feel like I do all the work around here? Why can\'t my partner take on a little more? Why does a dad get to go on\\xa0Good Morning America\\xa0for DOING HIS DAUGHTER\'S HAIR TWICE A WEEK??\\nThere is evidence that having kids reduces marital harmony. And for a woman, the birth of a child often means taking on a second shift while her partner\'s routine may barely be interrupted. So how can we find labor divisions that work for everyone?\\nIn this episode, Margaret and Amy discuss:\\n\\nWhat the science says about relationships post-children\\n\\nSigns that a partnership is operating unsustainably\\n\\nTips for how to start the conversation about dividing up parenting responsibilities\\n\\n\\nHere are links to some of the resources we mention:\\n\\nThe Infamous "Husband Crimes" episode\\n\\nWhat Happens to a Marriage After Having Children?\\n\\nFighting Constantly After Baby? Read This.\\n\\n9 Signs That a Relationship Just Can\'t Be Saved\\n\\nAnd a bonus from the Husband Crimes archives:\\xa0Kurt Vonnegut\'s attempt at gender equity\\n\\n\\n\\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:\\nhttps://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/\\nmom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips,\\xa0mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid\\u2019s behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, household equity, household equality, gender household equality, gender household equity\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'