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Household

The video is a conversation between two individuals discussing household chores and how they divide the tasks between themselves and their partners. They talk about the challenges of balancing work and chores, and the different strategies they use to handle cooking and cleaning responsibilities.

Published on 2024-03-07 · Used with permission

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