Welcome to Episode 40 of the Friday's With The Chakontas Podcast: "Housework Before Marriage? Navigating Fiancée Expectations." This episode delves into a listener's query that touches on cultural expectations, modern relationships, and the roles of partners before marriage. Our listener has been engaged for two years and has recently made significant cultural gestures by formally introducing his family to his fiancée's family, expecting this to mark a new phase in their relationship. Traditionally, such steps are seen as solidifying the union, often leading to expectations that the fiancée might start taking on more domestic roles. However, his fiancée maintains that she will only perform "housewife duties" after a formal marriage agreement and the necessary cultural rites are fulfilled. In this episode, we explore the balance between respecting cultural norms and understanding the dynamics of contemporary relationships. We discuss the different perspectives on pre-marital responsibilities and how couples can communicate effectively to set boundaries and expectations that respect both partners' views. Join us as we react to this complex situation, offering insights from cultural experts, relationship counselors, and similar stories from our audience. How do different cultures handle pre-marital expectations, and what can modern couples learn from these traditions? We encourage our listeners to share their experiences and advice on navigating pre-marital expectations and the division of household responsibilities. How do you balance tradition with modern relationship dynamics? Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes that tackle the real, raw, and often complicated aspects of life and relationships. #HouseworkBeforeMarriage #CulturalExpectations #ModernRelationships #FWTCPodcast #Episode40 #FWTCReacts