Sarah prided herself on her work ethic as a project manager, balancing work and home life. Her husband, Tom, worked regular hours as an accountant. One evening, Sarah came home to find a gourmet menu on the fridge, demanding she cook extravagant meals. Furious, she confronted Tom, who dismissed her concerns. “I thought it would be nice to have some variety,” Tom said, clueless about the strain he was adding to Sarah’s already exhausting days. “Enjoy it?” Sarah snapped. “I barely have time to eat, let alone cook gourmet meals. I need help, not more work.”

Tom, taken aback, failed to grasp her frustration. “I handle the bills, the yard work, the car maintenance. You think that’s nothing?” Sarah shook her head. “It’s not about quitting your job; it’s about sharing responsibilities. Cooking gourmet meals is unrealistic.”