the second shift

Ladies, do you feel like you’re the only one who swaps out the empty toilet paper roll for a fresh one? We, along with sociologist Susan Walzer, feel you. In an article published by Walzer, she points out this rather annoying household gender gap, naming it the “second shift.” Walzer interviewed 23 husband-wife couples, finding that most women do more of the “mental” work in the household—the organizing and delegating that is. Although a fair share of men help with household chores, we can all agree women ultimately notice and accomplish the detailed to-dos. Shall we switch it up?

Gentleman, here are three chores that may earn you an extra kiss or two:

1. Keep the pantry stocked with healthy snacks for the kiddos.

2. Remove the K-Cup from the co ee maker after you are done using it.

3. And most importantly… toilet seat down!