I agree with splitting the chores.
in my household, the kids sweep, vacuum and empty out the dishwasher. while the hubby maintains the outside stuff like mowing, trimming, washing the vehicles, cleaning the travel trailer, feed the dog etc etc. I maintain the inside part of the house. i cook, clean and do mine and the kids laundry. he does his own laundry. (he complained one time that he didnt like the way i folded his clothes so i told him he could do it himself, he's been sorry ever since
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maybe that is something you can bring up with your wife.