"A hands-on,real talk guide for navigating the hot-button issues that so many families struggle with" - Reese WitherspoonDo you find yourself taking on the lion's share of all the thankless,invisible but time-consuming work in the home FAIR PLAY is the first book that shows you that there can be a different way: a way to get more done,with less fuss,in a way that feels more balanced.Eve Rodsky is changing society one relationship at a time,by coming up with a 21st-century solution to an age-old problem: women shouldering the brunt of domestic responsibilities,the mental load,the emotional labour. Everything that is required to keep the fridge full,the children's homework in their bags,and the household running. The unequal division of all this invisible work in relationships is a recipe for disaster,but no one has offered a real solution to this dilemma,until now. Eve Rodsky was tired of always being the one who has to remember to buy loo roll,or to book the family's dentist appointments,or to send the thank you cards - all while working full time. So Eve decided to do what she does every day as an organisational management consultant: Organise. She conducted original research with more than 500 couples to figure out WHAT the invisible work in a family actually is and HOW to get it done effectively and all in a way that makes relationships even stronger. FAIR PLAY identifies the 100 main tasks in any relationship,and then divides those tasks fairly (not necessarily equally) so that both parties contribute their fair share. If we don't learn to rebalance our home life and reclaim some time to develop the skills and passions that keep us unique,then we risk losing our right to be interesting,not just to our partner,but to ourselves. Getting this right isn't a luxury,it's a necessity for a happy,lasting partnership. Part how-to guide for couples,part modern relationship manifesto,FAIR PLAY offers an innovative system with a completely original lexicon to discuss how relationships actually work...and how we can make them work better.
Publisher: Quercus PublishingISBN: 9781529400212Number of pages: 352Weight: 249 gDimensions: 196 x 128 x 32 mm
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I'm so impressed with the Fair Play handbook.Not only did Eve break down every taskthat a couple is responsible for,but she managedto create a system where dividing thosetasks is fun,insightful,and gratifying. Herapproach is filled with love,humor,wisdom,and the idea that if we can work togetherand acknowledge each other's strengths andweaknesses,we can build better,stronger,and longer-lasting relationships.
Fair Play is a game-changing guide to reclaimingmore time in our lives by dividingdomestic work in a deceptively simple newway. This system of dealing virtual'cards'toshare the work it takes to run a household isrevolutionary and can help you succeed andtruly thrive in all aspects of your life!
Fair Play gives us permission to create ourown values that introduce equity into ourhouseholds. Imagine what could be differentabout you,your relationships,and the world,if we collectively decided to play fair.
There are three'people'in every busy relationship:Person A,Person B,and the systemthat governs them. When things feel overwhelming,most people point at themselvesor their partner to explain it,but more oftenthan not the system itself is the problem.This is brilliantly illustrated in Fair Play,where Eve Rodsky makes the existing systemvisible and provides a clear path to builda new one that enables readers to focus onwhat their family values most.
Fair Play is what every busy parent needs toshed resentment,move beyond blame,andreconnect with each other. By easing thehome burdens and working collaboratively,parents will fi nd the key to a happier marriageand more family joy.
If your family is struggling to achieve ahappy division of household labor,read thisbook. Fair Play offers practical tools formaximizing peace and minimizing resentment-while freeing up all parties to pursue.
(An) impressive debut...Couples searching for ways to better manage their families and achieve a balance of domestic work will benefit from Rodsky's actionable strategy"Watch out for Eve Rodsky. Reese Witherspoon's media company,Hello Sunshine,has anointed her as the Marie Kondo of relationships,and we think they might be on to something
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