Webb recommends that, instead of providing direct answers,mothersrespond with phrases such as, Hmmm.
Im not sure, or I dont know.
She says this is almost guaranteed to make them figure out the solution before that minute arrives.
Webb stresses that these responses shouldnt sound passive-aggressive.
I just stopped knowing all the things.
I dont know was my battle cry.
And suddenly, there were less questions, shared another.
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This is the advice I will give to women getting married or having children.
Dont start that cycle.
Its a hard one to break, recommended a separate user.
Another woman said she implements this technique for her husbands Where can I find the…?
As the purchaser and put-awayer of food I knew exactly what was in there.
And its 18.1 cubic feet of well lit white space.
Its insane how well it works.
What….this is why we have failed marriages….women treat their husbands like kids.
Dont get married then, said somebody else.
No one tells you about the time and mental load caring for another human takes!
Itsobviously annoying and irritating to hear these kind of questions from yourpartner.
Martin-Sperry suggests a more straightforward approach for expressing discomfort with your significant others questions.
There are better ways of communicating.
You could let them know that endlessquestioning feels demanding of your time and patience.
Its better to addressthis issue before it becomes a habit.
Maybe you could say something along the lines of Im sure you canmanage.
Or Youve got this.
It would be all too easy to sound passive-aggressive or infantilizing.
Make it clear early on that you are not going toanswer all their questions.
For thousands of years, the distribution of domestic work has been unequal, putting women at a disadvantage.
Unfortunately women have had to take sole responsibility for all thehousehold tasks and parenting for centuries.
Now these stereotypicalroles are at last being challenged.
If both of you are working, the chores should be shared, said the expert.
Martin-Sperry recommends that couples split household tasks according to skill and ability, ensuring the workload remains even.
Working and managing all household and parenting tasks can lead to various health issues, including stress and exhaustion.
Additionally, it can affect your relationship.
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