What if the small daily chores were responsible for the welfare and duration of couples and their life together? If you believe the latest study from Gleeden*, the market leader in extramarital encounters in Europe, sharing the household tasks directly affects the harmony and strength of a couple. Worse, it could even push some women into the arms of another man.
73% of women have cheated on their partner because he was too little involved in the daily chores
Despite the rise of working women and the efforts of men in sharing the daily round, women still spend more time than men on housework. At least that is what is shown by a recent study by Oxford University. According to the study, women still spend 74 minutes longer than men on housework every day! A situation that causes a lot of friction and frustration in couples.
Based on the responses of more than 10,000 female members of the extramarital dating site Gleeden, which has more than 3 million registered members, this divisive issue could even have a direct link with the small wanderings and infidelities of these ladies. 86% of them admit frankly they have been annoyed by the lack of involvement of their other half in doing the housework. 84% of them also report having already argued about it. Finally, nearly three quarters of them (73%) think that their partner’s negligent behaviour vis-à-vis domestic tasks ended up pushing them into the arms of another man.
“If you don’t get involved, I’ll look elsewhere”
The desire to taking time for themselves is the reason given by 43% of female members of Gleeden to explain their infidelity due to the lack of involvement of their spouses in household chores. Others cite the need to reconnect with their femininity, to feel attractive and valued for something other than the maintenance of the family home (31%). Finally, 18% of them say they have lost their desire faced with a spouse who never wants to get his hands dirty.
Men who help with housework have better sex lives
And yet, according to a study by the University of Alberta in Canada the equal division of household chores guarantees a more fulfilling sex life. Yes, men who make a contribution to the housework have more frequent and more satisfying sexual relations. A good reason to get started, right?
Solène Paillet, communications director of Gleeden, reacts to this investigation: “These results agree completely with the testimonies of women that we receive every day. Although they are happy with their partners and their homes, they are sometimes tired of the tedious daily round and do not feel they have enough support. On Gleeden, they are freed from their responsibilities, take time for themselves and reconnect with their identity as women. This is one reason why there are more and more of them on our platform.”
*Gleeden online Survey conducted from October 26th to November 2nd 2016 on 10 081 female members.