Working Mother

New Study Suggests Splurging on a Cleaning Service Could Save Your Marriage

housekeeper carrying bucket of cleaning supplies

Less time cleaning = more time with your spouse.

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While there's probably now a out there to tackle each and every one of our most tedious household duties, many of us don't hire help because of the costs involved—or because we feel guilty we have to outsource anything in the first, paying money to save time may also improve your relationship with your partner.

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