
Team Us: A Christian Marriage Podcast
Ted and Ashleigh SlaterHow to Divide Chores Without Dividing Your Marriage
August 26, 2025 ● 24 minShare this episode
Your marriage isn’t built on dishes and laundry, but how you handle them matters. What if splitting chores wasn’t just about being fair but about truly serving each other?
In this episode, we share 3 simple ways to divide household responsibilities that make life at home smoother and strengthen your marriage.
You’ll Learn:
- How to divide and conquer based on strengths
- Why volunteering for a dreaded chore shows love in action
- The power of covering for each other when life gets hectic
“Us Time” Challenge: Take on a chore your spouse hates this week. Small sacrifice, big connection.
RESOURCES & FREEBIES
- Free resource: Five Simple Marriage Tools You Should Know (com/5-simple-marriage-tools-you-should-know)
- Book: Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/)
- Freebie: Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- “I Created a System to Make Sure My Husband and I Divide Household Duties Fairly. Here’s How It Works” by Eve Rodsky (https://time.com/5690007/divide-household-chores-fairly/)
- “Chores and Your Marriage” by Greg Smalley (https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/chores-and-your-marriage/)
- “Divide and Conquer Household Duties for a Happier Marriage” by Suzanne Gosselin (https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/marriage-success/divide-and-conquer-household-duties-for-a-happier-marriage/)
- “Survey: Most Hated Chores in the Home” by Cinch Home Services (https://www.cinchhomeservices.com/homeowners/blog/survey-most-hated-chores)
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