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

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor—why 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.

Why 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 Good Morning America for DOING HIS DAUGHTER'S HAIR TWICE A WEEK??

There 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?

In this episode, Margaret and Amy discuss:

• What the science says about relationships post-children
• Signs that a partnership is operating unsustainably
• Tips for how to start the conversation about dividing up parenting responsibilities

Here are links to some of the resources we mention:

• The Infamous "Husband Crimes" episode
• What Happens to a Marriage After Having Children?
• Fighting Constantly After Baby? Read This.
• 9 Signs That a Relationship Just Can't Be Saved
• And a bonus from the Husband Crimes archives: Kurt Vonnegut's attempt at gender equity

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