Gender Roles
Check the proper column as to which spouse in your marriage takes the responsibility or initiative in each of the following activities.
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Grocery Shopping |
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Cooking our meals |
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Cleaning up our kitchen |
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Doing our laundry |
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Doing the housework (most) |
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Paying our bills |
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Repairing things around our home (inside) |
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Repairing things around our home (outside) |
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Doing yardwork |
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Handling the money |
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Inviting guests to our home |
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Disciplining children |
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Caring for children (illness, carpooling, etc.) |
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Getting the car(s) serviced |
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Settling arguments |
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Assuming family leadership |
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Remembering birthdays |
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Planning vacations |
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Making major family decisions |
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Listening to family members’ problems |
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Taking initiative for spiritual life |
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Showing sensitivity |
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Buying gifts |
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Showing daily affection |
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Seeking family time together |
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Offering to help outsiders |
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