A study by Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans suggests couples who outsource daily tasks, like hiring housecleaners or ordering takeout, report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful times. Spending money to save time increases feelings of autonomy and well-being. While not everyone can afford extensive outsourcing, even small changes can help reclaim time for connection. Marriage therapist Targol Hasankhani emphasizes that while outsourcing eases stress, it does not replace essential communication between partners.