JOIN USRow over household chores behind most divorces
Couples argue most about who cleans the house, does the cooking and washes up than anything else except for money, a new UK study has found. In a survey, nearly two-thirds admitted they argue over chores at least once a week. One in five people knew a couple who row regularly or have broken up over the issue.
Laziness about cooking, cleaning and other chores comes second only to bad personal hygiene in the list of reasons to break up with someone, The Daily Mail reported. The study of more than 2,000 adults by a UK Based takeaway firm, when it comes to rows the most common cause, cited by 24 per cent, is money.
However, second, blamed by nearly one in five or 17 per cent, is deciding who cooks, does the washing up and
tidies things away after meals.
The study found that women care more than men about how much their partner helps out with chores - 31 per cent would end a relationship if their spouse never did any. Clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr Cecilia d’Felice said couples should try to avoid dramas at the kitchen sink.
“Agree when you’re going to give yourselves well deserved permission to be lazy and ditch all thoughts of cooking and cleaning,” d’Felice said.
“Take to the sofa, order in, and relax blissfully together. The extra time you’ll have will create other beneficial side effects for your relationship,”d’Felice said.