Relationship glossary

Done means

A shared description of the outcome that finishes a responsibility, including any important boundaries or timing.

What it looks like at home

‘Laundry is washed, dry, and put away by Sunday evening’ is clearer than ‘do laundry properly.’ Your home can choose a different standard.

The useful distinction

Agree the outcome before judging whether it was met. Leave room for different harmless methods that reach the same result.

Read the practical guide: complete chore split