Marriage Quote by Ruth Soukup
““For me, to be grown-up means I accept responsibility for taking care of my home. When my husband and I first got married, we both agreed we always wanted to have at least one of us at home with our kids, and that the one who stayed home would be responsible for running the household and keeping house. Colossians 3:23 tells us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” If my job is to take care of the home, my duty is to do it well. This is not to say that the other one shouldn’t help out or that we don’t sometimes share duties; we do. That said, we also accept the fact that keeping house is just part of having a home, as well as a way to show each other we care.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Home Management Handbook by Ruth Soukup, 2015
Being a grown‑up means embracing the responsibility of caring for one’s household, seeing domestic work as a meaningful service aligned with faith and partnership.
In simple terms: Adulting is caring for home responsibly.
Key Takeaway
Treat home care as purposeful work.
Themes
responsibility
family
faith
partnership
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- parenting
- home management
- faith practice
Key Concepts
domestic stewardship
service ethic
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you share household responsibilities?
- What values guide your view of home care?
A Different Perspective
Balancing work and home duties can be demanding and may limit personal time.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
