You take the kids to soccer, I'll do the laundry. We all have roles in our relationships, however, we don't often talk about them in the most productive way. Listen to today's show to learn about relationship roles, and how to find a balance that works for you and your partner. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding where our ideas of realtionship roles come from What to do if you feel there's an unfair balance of roles in your relationship How to communicate about what you'd like your relationship roles to be The importance of checking in with your partner regarding relationship roles Gender roles and cultural influences on relationships And much more! Dr. Ilene S. Cohen, is a psychotherapist, professor, blogger and author of the popular self-help books "When It's Never About You" and "Its Within You." Her work regularly appears in top psychology publications like Psychology Today. Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/201 Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Join our 5 Day Couples Appreciation Challenge here: idopodcast.com/appreciation Do you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Indochino: Our listeners can get any premium Indochino suit for just $359 at indochino.com when entering IDO at checkout.  That’s 50% off the regular price for a made-to-measure, premium suit. Plus, shipping is FREE. Incredible deal for a premium made to measure suit! Once you go custom you don't go back. Spark My Relationship Course: For a limited time, get access to our bonus, Mastering Money Talk In Your Marriage! Visit  SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah