Yep that’s right – sharing household chores was ranked as “very important” to 62 percent of survey respondents, up from 47 percent in 1990. Surprisingly, this was the third most important factor to the more than 2,000 married adults that took this survey. Number one was faithfulness at 93 percent and happy sexual relationship came in second with 70 percent.
I would have loved to see this survey done in 1950 – I can’t imagine sharing household chores would have even made the list! I can see it though. If I had to do all the household duties, I would be a little unhappy. I think the same would go for Dan. We both work full time and are equally unmotivated at the end of the day to do dishes! So, we developed our own system. It just sort of fell into place. I hate taking out the trash. It’s probably my least favorite chore of all. So Dan is on that one full time. On the other hand, I love laundry (well – as much as one can really love laundry), whereas Dan hates that task.
I know it makes me happy that Dan is willing to help out, and I can certainly see how that could be a marriage booster. I’m sure I’d be much more of a “nag” if I had to fill the homemaker role on my own!
The survey also dished on the perceptions of cohabitation, children out of wedlock – all of the common no-no’s! It was all very interesting if you have the time to check out the full survey.
Also – if you were wondering, Dan survived his bachelor party! Thanks to all who showed him a great time. And – for the record, I didn’t actually give Dan any rules to abide by:) It was all for fun!
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