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Girls, I think this will be an interesting debate, so cast your opinion given the following scenario:

If you're in a relationship and live together, assume that he works full-time Monday to Friday and works 40+ hours a week, he leaves for work early morning, and doesn't get home till 6/7pm in the evening and is the higher earner. She on the other hand works part-time, and doesn't get home until 2, 3pm in the afternoon, and earns less than him.

Who's taking care of household chores during the week, like laundry, cleaning, and hoovering, given that you (the woman) have an extra 20 hours Monday to Friday than he does.

Weekends don't count here, since it should be fair game taking care of things together, and weekends pose a good opportunity for him to do a few things whilst she does a few less. And, time for both to do something together, like shopping.

What are your thoughts? The poll answers are in the woman's context as if she was answering. Since there's a 3-4 hour gap between them getting home, picking answer C would technically mean she gets to relax until he gets home.

A household chore that we all love to do...

But how often do we do it?

How often do you clean the toilet?

Please vote in the poll, and tell us your story in an opinion.

BONUS Question: Is there a toilet brush within easy access?

To clarify the choices:

Yes, men still had chores in traditional gender roles, but they were typically different from women's household duties. The division of labor depended on the time period, culture, and class, but in general:

Men’s Traditional Chores:

Providing & Finances – The primary responsibility was earning money to support the family.

Heavy Labor & Maintenance:
-Chopping wood
-Fixing things around the house (plumbing, carpentry, electrical work)
Maintaining the roof, fences, and other structures

Yard Work & Farming:
-Mowing the lawn
-Tending to crops (if they had a farm or garden)
-Taking care of large livestock (horses, cattle, etc.)

Home Protection & Security:
-Ensuring the home was safe from intruders
-Handling firearms, if applicable
-Resolving disputes or external threats
Seasonal Responsibilities:
-Clearing snow in winter
-Harvesting crops in fall
-Preparing firewood for the colder months

Transportation & Errands:

-Driving the family where they needed to go

-Taking care of the car (oil changes, repairs, etc.)

Disciplinary Role – In some households, the father was seen as the authority figure for disciplining children.

Women’s Traditional Chores for Comparison:
-Cooking and preparing meals
-Cleaning the house
-Doing laundry
-Taking care of children and elderly family members
-Sewing and mending clothes
-Grocery shopping (sometimes)
-Handling social obligations and hospitality

Even in traditional gender roles, men weren’t completely free from household tasks. It's just that their work was often more physically demanding and focused outside the house, while women handled more of the day-to-day upkeep inside.