How Your Mother Passes Her Wounds Onto You
You can diverge, respectfully
Splitting up the household chores needs to be discussed extensively within couples, says Jackson. And as for what you say to mom giving you the side-eye for not being superwoman? Jackson advises saying, “That worked for you. In your time. I hear what you’re saying, but this works for me in my household.” She admits, “You will get some pushback, but if you stand your ground, they [your mom] should ease up over time.”