I think experience unloading the dishwasher helps inform the user about what is not going to work.
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I do all of that; but I like all of that. Just my role to play in the happy home.
I think the key is actually liking it. Nothing breeds resentment more than feeling like one is obligated to do something.
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Like making the bed. I think it’s pointless. Mrs. ricepad does not, but I foolishly agreed, early in our relationship, that the last one to get up would make the bed. It was easy for me at the time, because she tended to lounge in bed for a bit after waking, whereas I, as soon as my bladder told me it was time, would get up and stay up. In retirement, though, she’s the early riser and I lounge for a bit. And then have to make the GD bed.
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OMG. My PIC insists on making the bed. I let him, but I don’t get it at all. Seems pointless to me.
I get where Mrs. ricepad is coming from. It’s just me, but I make my bed mostly on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday? I just let it go. So I’m a combination of made/don’t care if it’s made.
I do like going upstairs at the end of the night and seeing the “neatness” of a made bed.
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Half the time, BF sleeps on top of the sheets and comforter, so, making the bed is mostly straightening out my side and smoothing his. No biggie.
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No biggie at all, especially compared to other housework. Still pointless to me 
I need to have things exactly where I expect them, or I can’t find anything. (Hence, I’m terrifically organized.) This means I’ve taken on unpacking the dishwasher. When my wife does it, invariably something will end up in the wrong place.
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I usually leave ours unmade most of the day under the guise of decreasing allergens - I read somewhere that dust mites hate unmade beds so this works for me
While I’m waiting for the evening weather to start I make the bed. I do like the feeling of getting into a properly organized bed
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