In marriage the husband and wife share responsibility for household affairs.
As the mother of eight children she had to devote considerable time to her household affairs.
While anxious to hear the news of her husband, she should still look after her household affairs.
By adolescence, Laura was caring for her sisters and looking after the household affairs.
But I had never applied any of it to our household affairs.
"I'll deal with my little household affairs, and we can discuss plans over luncheon."
My mistress was gone about her household affairs, and had locked me in.
It has occurred to me this morning that he may dislike being left by himself, while I am engaged in my household affairs.
With her away I have to pay much closer attention to the household affairs.
A man's household affairs are his, and best left to him.