Two Hot Takes 147: Division of Labor & Marital Bliss
Jan 4, 2024
In this episode, guest co-hosts Matt and Amy, who have been together for almost 20 years and married for 8, discuss the division of labor in marriage. They share stories about selfish behavior on Christmas morning, grandparents' role in household tasks, dealing with a spouse's poor hygiene, hunting on a budget, miscommunication in relationships, and challenges of intimacy after childbirth. They emphasize the importance of open communication, compromise, understanding, and support in maintaining a successful marriage.
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Ruined Christmas
- A husband opened all the Santa presents with his toddler before his wife woke up on Christmas morning.
- The wife felt excluded and robbed of the special moment.
Waiting for Mom
- Don't open all the presents without your wife on Christmas morning.
- Wait for her to wake up and share the joy of the moment.
In-Law Housework
- A woman refuses to do housework when her in-laws visit because they criticize her parenting and create messes.
- She stays at her parents' house and meets them in public places instead.