Asking Eric: I do the housework, and my wife gives me unwanted tutorials
Mismatched expectations about household chores, responsibilities, and methods cause conflict; couples should discuss preferred division and standards at a neutral time.
Restoring the felt sense of partnership requires small, repeatable coordination shifts that create shared purpose and joint investment beyond mere division of labor.
My partner and I give each other 'jobs' when we travel. It makes our trips easier and more fun.
Assign complementary travel roles—one handles navigation while the other plans logistics—to reduce stress, leverage strengths, and avoid conflicts during trips.