I'm impressed by the thoughtful way these two navigate their household and parental responsibilities. This is what happens when adults have self-awareness and humility. Yay! They're a great example of mature parenting.
I really appreciated them talking through how they had to adjust to each other’s baseline of cleaning. I struggle with this with my partner, who is either unaware or unbothered by certain things not being clean / not being cleaned up right away. It’s an interesting reminder that we learn these habits from our own upbringing and melding them together isn’t always easy!! But it’s possible with thoughtfulness and care!!!!
It's pretty amazing, isn't it, to realize the deep impact the way we were raised has on so many little, everyday behaviors? And this doesn't even get into money and budget, which I think are even more influenced by the unconscious habits we absorb growing up!
That's a good idea! I'm definitely looking for more diversity in general! I've featured a lot of writers (and have another one lined up), but I'd love to feature other professions as well!
I'm impressed by the thoughtful way these two navigate their household and parental responsibilities. This is what happens when adults have self-awareness and humility. Yay! They're a great example of mature parenting.
It was definitely a process to get there! 😉
I really appreciated them talking through how they had to adjust to each other’s baseline of cleaning. I struggle with this with my partner, who is either unaware or unbothered by certain things not being clean / not being cleaned up right away. It’s an interesting reminder that we learn these habits from our own upbringing and melding them together isn’t always easy!! But it’s possible with thoughtfulness and care!!!!
It's pretty amazing, isn't it, to realize the deep impact the way we were raised has on so many little, everyday behaviors? And this doesn't even get into money and budget, which I think are even more influenced by the unconscious habits we absorb growing up!
Wow a wife/mother who seems satisfied with the arrangement 😅 so great to read!
😆 It was a process to get there! Nine years ago our answers would have been very different. I think having kids made us much more equitable!
These are always so interesting. Have you thought bout doing an older couple?
That's a good idea! I'm definitely looking for more diversity in general! I've featured a lot of writers (and have another one lined up), but I'd love to feature other professions as well!
That sounds great. Everyone you’ve interviewed has been extremely interesting and I learn something from each stack. Thanks again for your insights
That would be so interesting! Especially to get a perspective on how the balance has changed over their years together.