Not Offering to Clean Up When Someone Else Cooks
Just because you didn’t cook a meal doesn’t mean that you’re absolved of all responsibility after the fact. Not offering to clean up when someone else has cooked is akin to saying, “Hey, why don’t you do some more work on top of the hours you just put in?”
While the chef may deny your offer, it’s always polite to ask first. And, if it’s your spouse turning on that Julia Child act in the kitchen, it’s even more important that you do your part: research from the Council on Contemporary Families found that inequality when it comes to housework can put a huge strain on relationships, and can decrease overall satisfaction in a marriage.