Care to Collaborate | LQ026

Love Quirks

15-10-2024 • 21 mins

Ever notice how even the most ordinary things can feel a little extra special when you're doing them with the right person? While I've been soaking up the sunshine and enjoying more time with my partner, I’ve been thinking about just that. It’s funny how something like grocery shopping or making dinner—tasks that normally feel like chores—can become fun and meaningful when you’re doing them with someone you love. It’s made me appreciate those little moments, even the mundane ones, because we’re turning them into shared experiences. And it’s given us the perfect opportunity to rethink how we handle our household tasks—no more gatekeeping the chores!

Speaking of teamwork, it’s got me thinking about how key collaboration is in any relationship, especially when it comes to running the household. Why stick to those old rules of splitting chores down the middle when life is constantly changing? We’ve started swapping tasks depending on who has the time or energy, and honestly, it’s been a total game-changer. If you and your partner haven’t tried this yet, pour yourselves a coffee (or a glass of wine!) and make a list of everything that needs doing at home. You might be surprised how much there is—and how much better it feels when you’re tackling it as a team!

About the Host:

Meet Crystal, your relationship and social health coach. Crystal is the founder of Sparked Forever Relationship & Singles coaching. She started her journey supporting the neurodiverse community in navigating this, sometimes frustrating, neurotypical social world. Lessons and inspiration from her earlier work drives Crystal’s passion for bringing couples and singles together through acceptance, understanding and big picture thinking to grow vibrant relationships. Crystal understands that the foundation for our social health and well-being starts with making connections to others. When Crystal is not working with couples, she loves to be out on adventures with her partner and bonus kids or spending time connecting with friends over good food and fun music.

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