No doubt that love, respect and belief are the foundation of every relationship. A long lasting marriage is precious. Two different entities to live together for a long time-under the same roof- it really needs to consider each other’s feelings and compromise them.
A recent research conducted on 160 couples aged between 25 and 30, with at least one child under the age of five, has revealed that the more men involved themselves in household work, the better it was for their marriage. The study, published in the Journal of Family Issues, was carried out at Missouri University in the US where Professor Adam Galovan said home chores did not necessarily have to be divided equally; couples could do it together. He was quoted by a site as saying, "Sharing can mean something different to every couple. It could be taking turns to change nappies, or one parent watching the children while the other prepares dinner." Marriages will become better when wives feel their husbands are close to the kids. Here are some chores you can share to boost emotional intimacy.
Home decoration When you stay together, you automatically start understanding each other's aesthetic sensibilities. Decorating your home together is a wonderful way to incorporate your design sensibilities and more importantly, build a home together. Make a list of things you both want in the house. From choosing the curtains to purchasing household items together, it's a fun way to renew your bond.
Kitchen Help There's an old saying, 'The couple that cooks together, stays together!' Whether it's washing utensils, chopping veggies, cooking or even looking up recipes on internet, there are plenty of things you can do together in the kitchen.
Even if you can’t find any particular work in the kitchen, just stay there to make your partner to feel that you are ready to help. Grocery shopping It is one of the simplest and easiest things to do. Shopping together for groceries will not only give you ample time with each other outside the house, it will also help husbands participate in home chores. Now a day, both husband and wife get a tired time after returning from workplace. Since both of them are working, they can make it a point to at least go grocery-shopping every alternate day. That gives them some time together. Play with your child Usually, one finds that only one parent plays with the child at a time. But make it a point to rope in your spouse when playing with your kid. Not only will it help the child bond with his/her parents better, it will also bring the couple closer. Challenges of sharing If you think sharing home chores with your spouse will always be a great experience, you are wrong! Couples are often bound to have conflicts when doing something together. Most women set standards for housework in the family.
May be a husband is making the bed in the morning and keep the pillow in a shape that the wife doesn’t do. In that case the wife should not scream, more over she should smile for that help.
And also the husband should take care of the things in the same way, her wife likes. It is believed that if each spouse does 50% of the housework, partners feel great about each other and their own abilities. In short, it will ensure a positive relationship in the long run.
And we must not forget that a simple thing express your love in the best way.
