The fifth maintenance strategy the book talks about is sharing tasks on page 295. Sharing tasks is defined as performing one's share of the work in the relationship. I see this all the time with my older sister and her husband. The book uses the example one person cooks dinner and the other cleans up. Whenever I am at my sister's place, I know what role goes to who. If my sister cooks the dinner then her husband does the dishes. If her husband cooks then she has to do the dishes. Sometimes my sister usually gets off easy now since she is pregnant.
They both do equal share when doing the laundry or cleaning around certain areas of the house. Overall, I agree with the statement that sharing tasks is largely symbolic. It shows that the chores are not just for one person and shows your willingness to help your partner.
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I totally agree! I am learning that in marriage it is all about being a servant to the other. It is not easy all the time, but when we go out of our way to help it really shows the other that you care. Sharing tasks is symbolic because people typically do not get upset that the chores are burdensome. If the partner is not helping in anyway the other feels unjust and unloved. Going out of our way to help really can make a difference to the other.
I also agree with this concept. Sharing tasks is very important within a relationship. Helping each other out makes the relationship stronger. It shows that no matter if you are a woman or a man, gender doesn't matter when it comes to sharing tasks. Men can easily do laundry as well as women; who are fully capable of mowing the lawn. It shows that two people in the relationship have no problem helping each other out and appreciating each other in what they do.
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