DO ONE OF YOUR SPOUSE’S CHORES OR RESPONSIBILITIES

Make your spouse’s day easier. Take something off their plate. “You had a hard day, I can do [that] tonight and you just unwind.” “I’m passing the store, is there anything I should pick up?” “I can rearrange my schedule today; I can do [that errand] so you don’t have to.” “If it will save you time, I can make that phone call for you.” Before they ask.

In this way, you are showing that you notice what is going on for them and that you don’t take them for granted. It shows that you realize that it takes two to run a household and that even though you divided up the responsibilities, it is ultimately up to both of you to keep the family running smoothly.

Not only will they get the respite, they also see that you a true partner.