But eventually, youll find our rhythm, and itll all be smooth sailing!

Well, as long as you both contribute equally to the householdchores.

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And women report having 13% less free time than men because of this.

In 1972, men were the breadwinners in a whopping 85% of marriages.

But by 2022, that number had shrunk to only 55%.

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Yet women have still found a way to catch up to how much their partners are earning.

Well, it can take a huge toll on a marriage or even lead todivorce.

And thats not surprising.

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But another possible issue at play in this particular story isweaponized incompetence.

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Man Is Blissfully Unaware Of How Much Housework His Partner Does, She Hits Her Breaking Point

Man Is Blissfully Unaware Of How Much Housework His Partner Does, She Hits Her Breaking Point

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