Are Married Couples Who Share Housework More Likely to Divorce?
Divorce rates are higher among couples who share household duties than those homes in which the woman does the majority of the chores, according to a new study.
A new study claims that divorce rates are far higher among couples who share housework or chores in the home.
The report, which was conducted in Norway, states that the rate of divorce was about 50 percent higher than those relationships in which the women did most of the work, according to The Telegraph.
Adding to that, the study states that while childrearing is shared equally between mothers and fathers in 70 percent of cases, Norwegian women still account for most of the housework in seven out of 10 couples, according to The Telegraph.
What do you think? Does the same ring true for married couples in the United States? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
K
7:31 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012
I think a man wrote this article. ;)
Mary MacDonald
7:37 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012
I was thinking maybe it sparks fights over who does it the right/wrong way.
Terry Paladino
8:19 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012
Married for 56 years, raised 4 children, and everything was 50/50 with no complaints.
Milford Senior Man
8:53 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012
It was a fair balance in our household. I made a list of what needed to be cleaned and my wife did the cleaning.
Tara Vera
9:40 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012
if my husband made me lists the truth is I would be more apt to get it done! Whatever works I say. He brings in the money. The least I can do is have him come home to a clean(ish) home and warm meal every night.
Townie
10:45 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012
If more woman only realized this the world would be a far better place.
TaliaS
11:50 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012
Everyone has forgotten about traditional values---Too much focus on alternative lifestyles and such---Women are much happier at home and not working---I'm a big fan of Ann Romney---Her husband and Scott Brown tell it like it is and should be---That's why I am voting for both of them
Jan Galkowski
12:27 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012
Aw, fiddlesticks. The media are having a "sell the soap" flash crowd again. How about checking the original story rather than quoting what they read in The Telegraph, or Aftenposten.no? Not to mention because of the dearth of science and math degrees in media, they couldn't parse a statistical study if they tried ... (Exceptions: The New York Times often does a good job, as does The Atlantic.) So, seek out the original: http://nova.no/id/25898.0?language=1
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2:54 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012
There are lots of households where both have to work, so the way things use to be do not apply as much. There are still many values left, we just have to adjust them a bit, to meet our situation, that's all.
Kirby
5:08 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012
I agree that the sharing is not the problem.. My son and his wife both work. She loves her job and he loves his. They share the child rearing and house work. My son is a great cook as is his wife. And they are very happy.. The survey sounds very flawed.
Mr. Nibbles
12:35 am on Sunday, September 30, 2012
Norway is a beautiful country. I especially loved my time in London.
Ruth Reeve
10:26 am on Sunday, September 30, 2012
Assuming Mr Nibbles knows London is not in Norway?
Kirby
11:17 am on Sunday, September 30, 2012
Not only is his (Mr. Nibbles) geography confusing, but what has his description and enjoyment of the country of Norway and city of London (in England) got to do with the question? I love Norway and all of England also. Comments appreciated anyway.