The narrative of domestic life has dramatically evolved over the years. In the 1950s, the husband would typically come home from work, his wife already waiting for him with a home-cooked meal. They'd share dinner and settle down for an evening in front of the television. Fast-forward to the present, and this picture looks much sadder. The husband comes back home late at night, tired after the workday. He goes straight to bed, spending no time with his significant other. But many couples are striving to rewrite this narrative.

Michael Elliot, author of Men Want Change Too, aspired to establish an equal division of responsibilities with his wife. However, when she quit her full-time job post childbirth to work part-time, she could dedicate more time to childcare. Consequently, Elliot found himself working longer hours to provide for the family.

It's easy to unintentionally slip into traditional gender roles. To avoid this, the couple should think ahead and be ready to adapt quickly. Let's examine the case of Sharon and Steve, a young couple who faced struggles and decided to seek help.

Their main focus of argument was child care. Steve was sure women were better suited to caring for babies and infants. Sharon, on the other hand, craved equality in their roles. Their counseling session proved to be fruitful. They openly discussed their responsibilities, beliefs, and the implications of one partner contributing more than the other. Ultimately, they agreed that equal distribution would work best for them.

Living 50/50 requires thoughtful planning. Traditional roles may be comfortable enough for some, but other couples find them odd. What’s important is not letting misconceptions get in the middle of your relationship and break it up.