In addition to dividing the household expenses after Darren moved in, we also divided many of the household chores. We weren’t slobs, but we did have our own peculiarities about the way things should be done. Darren was fanatical about cleaning the shower stall after every use and making the bed every morning, so he usually took care of those tasks. I complained if the dishwasher wasn’t loaded and unloaded promptly and the laundry wasn’t done on a weekly basis, so I took care of those things. We both also took turns with basic cleaning around the condo and, aside from a few minor disagreements, peace largely reigned in the Cross/Nichols household. One thing I did hate to do was grocery shopping while Darren actually enjoyed it. He told me that when he lived with Deena, he did most of the s
