Getting your partner to do more around the house is not an impossible feat. Increasing their awareness of what needs to be done and negotiating tasks is a great first step. After that reminders about agreements and gentle nudges to get things done are usually necessary.

Remember to keep the conversation going and fluid. Since tasks around the house are dynamic usually changing with varied commitments and even the different seasons, there is always going to be talk around what needs to be done. Embrace this and work together to make sure everyone is happy (enough) and that everyone’s time is respected.