6 Reasons A Couple Should Share Household Responsibilities

When two people marry, they make a vow to love, honor and cherish each other. When buying a home, those same wishes apply. Although they do not recite these vows in front of their friends and family, they still commit to honoring themselves and their relationship by being good stewards of what God has given them. We often think of worshiping God in great generous acts. But sometimes it's the little acts of service to our partner that also demonstrate our love for God. Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, do it with all your heart, as if you were working for the Lord and not for human masters. »

However, when stressful situations arise, it's easy to drop simple household chores. If one partner tends to take the initiative in doing household chores, it's easy for the other partner to sit down and watch. However, it is an act of laziness and not maintaining the goods that God has given them. Most people don't like to do household chores, but they are an integral part of life. They are not only the responsibility of one person, but also that of the other spouse.

Here are six reasons why a couple should share household chores:

1. There are no gender-specific tasks

Gone are the days when wives stayed in the kitchen and took care of the children while the husband did chores outside and brought home the main wage. In today's society, men and women work to earn their wages at home and raise their children. Therefore, if both are working and equally dividing up all the other aspects of their lives, it is only right that they should equally divide their tasks. This not only helps both parties accomplish their tasks with ease, but also promotes equality; each party has an equal share in the work. There's no reason why a woman can't take out the trash and a man can't do a bunch of dishes. If everyone works together in an equal division of labor, tasks get done and you have more time to spend with the people you love.

2. It's a way to honor the relationship

In the wedding vows, you have committed to love, honor and cherish each other within the relationship. One way to honor each other is to do household chores. When one partner has a stressful week, it's comforting to know that the other partner has taken care of cooking the meals, washing the dishes and cleaning the bathrooms. While these may seem insignificant, small acts can add up to big acts of honor within your relationship. When you go the extra mile and do chores, especially without being asked or doing the other person's chores, it demonstrates that you put your relationship above your pride.

Doing more than is expected shows that you honor your spouse and place them above anything else. Matthew 5:38-42 says, “You have heard that it was said, Eye for eye and tooth for tooth. But I tell you, do not resist evil. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, also offer him the other cheek. And if someone wants to sue you and take your shirt, give them back your coat too. If someone forces you to go a mile, go two thousand with him. Give to him who asks you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow you.

3. It's an act of service

Dr. Gary Chapman, in the book The Five Love Languages, explains that each person gives and receives love differently. There are five ways people give and receive love: quality time, acts of service, physical contact, gifts, and words of affirmation. By doing what is expected, you show your partner that you value your relationship. When you go above and beyond, it demonstrates an act of service that communicates great love to them. Even if they don't reciprocate by telling them how much they like you, small, ongoing acts like this will show how much you love them.

4. No one is responsible for all the mess

When one partner lets the other do all the chores, it means it's their job. Even if the partner states that they help around the house, it implies that it is the other person's job and that you stoop to help when needed. But no one is responsible for all the mess. While it seems nice for each person to clean up after themselves, it's best to just humble yourself and clean up on behalf of yourself and the other partner. It's a way to give 100% in your relationship.

5. It's an act of worship

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