Liz McGinty with the ingenious name-changing-service, Miss Now Mrs, came up with this awesome advice on dividing up the different household responsibilities that come as a part of living under the same roof. Liz explains how to divide up certain responsibilities in the most pain-free and simple ways, which will then ensure that the tasks still get done without hurt feelings and to the couple’s liking. {jc}

Many couples struggle when it comes to the division of household chores. If you were living together before you got married, it may be an easier process. But what if the two very different households merged, and the two members of the new family need to decide who does what without making the process too lengthy and too painful?  There are ways to divide the responsibilities without over-complicating the process.

First – figure out which chores you hate. If you are a “neat-freak,” and your spouse can never be pictured holding a duster, you’re probably going to want to remain responsible for dusting and cleaning. This does not mean your partner should be completely excluded from this chore – perhaps vacuuming the carpet and furniture may seem like an exciting activity to do once in a while! Note that wherever machinery is involved, your husband may be more eager to participate in the task. So if, while you love the smell of freshly cut grass, you can hardly maneuver the loan mower – let your spouse do it!

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