Oddbean new post about login | logout Cooking. Not being able to cook is not a flex for anyone.
When was it? I never cook because I despise it. My choice was to always choose a partner who enjoys cooking. They all knew going in that they cooked or we would have to order in or go out to dinner. People just aren’t honest enough when dating. Convinced of that.
Ooof ya gotta cook. Everybody’s gotta cook. Not being able to cook is like not being able to shower. Or not being able to dress yourself. Ya gotta.
I personally agree 😂 you don’t have to be a gourmet chef but it’s important to be able to do basic keeping yourself alive
Yes and cooking for another person is such a universal act of service, act of love, people are really whiffing it if they don’t learn this basic thing
No worries 😉 All of my children know how to cook as well. Just because it’s something I personally despise doesn’t mean I failed them. They vary in their abilities just as with any other skill. One seems to enjoy it & is constantly trying new recipes. Again, people are varied. Just because cooking is a basic skill it doesn’t require anyone to inherently enjoy it.
“I never cook because I despise it.” I *can* cook. Oldest of many children. Single mother for many years FFS 🤦🏻♀️ NEVER enjoyed it. Told my beloved grandfather that when I grew up I’d marry a man who cooked because it has never been enjoyable for me. Ever.
Is this your only criterion? I.e., all wives who can cook are tradwives?
Not necessarily but it’s the one I am most willing to stand behind. Bake a man a pie and he’s yours, that’s all I’m saying.