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I can totally relate! I often joke that I have two jobs: shutting down my computer at 5 pm only to switch over to “job #2” as a Mum and homemaker. In our household, we split the chores, so my husband’s lane isn’t also clear but not everyone has this setup, and it’s still a bit of a mystery for some men.

Funny but true...Women will still plow through all the obstacles and get to the finish line.

An old picture, but unfortunately, still all too relevant. Women continue to be forced into a precarious balancing act—pursuing self-realization and mental well-being while shouldering the responsibilities of home, family, children, and relationships, both within and outside the family. Meanwhile, society still applauds fathers who focus on their careers, but labels mothers doing the same as neglectful. If a woman chooses not to outsource child care and housework, her worth in the eyes of society can diminish simply because her contributions aren’t monetarily compensated. The effort to save on household expenses is rarely acknowledged as a significant contribution. The relentless pressure to achieve “success” only compounds the problem. We now glamorize the image of a “superwoman” who manages to do it all, while celebrating men who delegate everything—often to the very women juggling these multiple roles. There’s a clear imbalance: women are not only navigating the responsibilities they choose for themselves but are also burdened with expectations and roles imposed from the outside.

Just be smarter and act as a manager at home. Delegate tasks or motivate your male partner to do the housework by letting him think it was his own choice. Don't buy clothing that needs ironing. And when your male partner chooses them, just burn a shirt or two when he "forces" you to do the ironing. Most men hate shopping and not being presentable. So problem solved. Be bad with dishwasher Tetris and tell your male partner there is no other way to load it more effectively. Men love to prove you wrong and love challenges. As for vacuuming and mopping floors. Tell him you have not a clue what the best option for you exorbitant price range is. He will look into it because it's a gadget and want to prove to you that there is a cheaper option. Also when it arrives , be clueless how it works and take your time expressing you frustration about it. Best time to do so is when you actually need to cook and he's already very hungry.

I’ve seen a similar illustration with the men saying to the women “what’s the problem, it’s the same distance?” I’d imagine most women would relate and some of the more enlightened men!

I can relate to this but I also feel so much pride that I won that race. 🏆🏃♂️

So relatable!! Through the years we all learn to take those hurdles out of our way and stride forward to win the race!! What matters is, how quickly we make it happen. Asking for support and not feeling guilty are two key ingredients in this whole journey.

Yes very relatable as it's quite a reality in a majority of Indian households ! And if the woman feels overwhelmed / tries setting realistic expectations, the choice often happily dished out to her is to give up her full time career 😔

Yes! My hubby was a stay at home dad for a time and is very hands on but the ‘mental load’ of being a working mum is a layer of complexity and exhaustion which can impact your career. I am blessed to have two children and it’s worth the risk extra effort of course 😊

Im lucky enough that my boyfriend and I share the chores equally. So at home I don't relate. I do outside of my home where there is a lot of judgement about what people's roles are in the house.