Yesterday evening, I sat tired on the couch, longing for sleep, but an inner voice wouldn't let me rest: "The dishwasher needs to be emptied..." Let's examine what's truly happening here in this classic scene of parent household chaos.
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Your household is not a living being. It has no feelings and, most importantly, no needs.
Unlike you, your children, or your partner, it doesn't require attention, care, or immediate maintenance. It's simply a tool—like your smartphone or car—a utility meant to serve you and your family, not the other way around.