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ILiekToCookAndBake
I make a Mean pot of chili.
SoupCanMan
Trufax: if you don't want to cook after work, don't expect your partner to have magically be your opposite after working, also. Idiots.
vancerefrigerator
"Because the last generation of mothers were the first to largely enter the workforce but were still expected to do everything in the home
vancerefrigerator
And therefore didn't have time to do as much teaching, especially knowing their daughters would likely be workers and not homemakers"
OldTimeyPaperCompanyTycoons
I'm a dude that loves to cook. Its fine my old lady doesn't cook but she's going to clean. That's our deal.
Norwegianhero
Man's gotta eat, might as well make a hobby out of it
TheOldMansGhost
Truth.
BakaWakka
Also, women, you should also be able to fix appliances/cars, hook up electronics, carry things, handle tough talks, and protect the family.
BattleBorn84
Any and everyone can cook and there is no fucking excuse for not doing so at least for yourself. Basic HUMAN skills.
Dontwatchmespotme
I love cooking because I am guaranteed sexy time with the wife
Tomadzo
Never worked for me and I've been married 20+ yrs
Dontwatchmespotme
I have only been married for 4, so it will end soon I am sure.
krapmyself
I cook my own food... AND SHE CAN'T HAVE ANY. YOUR "JUST A BITE" IS APPARENTLY FROM A SHOVEL, LISA.
MechaCthulhu
Dude, you gotta make extra because it's just a given that your partner is going to want some even though they said they didn't.
smarmageddon
Professional cook here. Agree 100%.
GodOfTheBumbleBees
I remember being quite confused, first being confronted with that particular gender role. It was always the men in my family who cooked.
MissSiesta
Love your username
HigherLaws
As a man, cooking is basically the only option to regularly eat healthy.
TacoMunny
I wish I had more than one upvote to give this comment.
elecvette
I'm 46 and have been cooking since 13. Y'all gotta eat, may as well be fuckin fantsric.
ImgonnapartylikeitsCOVID1999
Swunt
well both. i have a sister who would try to microwave bread and cheese. "grilled cheese" They never tried to teach her just babied.
xilfxlegion
My father taught us how to cook so that we'd never have to kiss a woman's ass for a meal-his words.
iDigDinos
My dad is so coddled that my mom has to come home everyday at 3pm regardless of what we're doing so she can cook. It's ridiculous. If not,
iDigDinos
he gets downright verbally abusive. He's been retired at least 20 years but demands to keep shit going on his work schedule.. even though
iDigDinos
he wakes up around 1-2 pm. IDk, my parents are half of the reason why I never wanted to get married. Never wanted a marriage like theirs.
TheOldMansGhost
This is your time. Shape your life how you want. You're not limited by their socio-psychological constraints. TLDR: You do you, boo.
iDigDinos
That's freaking beautiful. Thank you. I am trying to ????
TheOldMansGhost
I'm sure you're doing fine.
hiyesthisissatan
I once over heard a dad tell his son not to play at the play kitchen because that wasn't for boys. Wtf...?
thefischersam
A sad world we live in..
GasBandit
That's still common in much of the rest of the world. Gender roles often are clearly defined and societally enforced, esp in poorer nations.
aimeufigado
I learned how to cook because I hate doing the dishes.
alssst
I'm a man and I cook better than all my ex-girlfriends. In fact, with last one, I cooked to her for 7 years.
illidank
I've never dated a girl who cooked. I've dated plenty of women; not a single one could make more than kraft mac n cheese or order pizza.
Zimno
Mine tries though I usually wind up cooking and she cleans all the pots. It's a good trade off.
illidank
The one I married is amazing at all things work, play, smarts. She's the best kind of person! But she can burn water XD
Tehadam
Cooking isn't hard. Just fucking do it. -Gordon Ramsay
lafire67
Are men sexy when they cook because they are more prone to sex equality? They don't see it as a gender roll but a sweet expression of caring
Mimsey
Sex equality doesn't enter the picture. Go back 200 years and a man cooking for a woman he liked was appreciated without any such notion.
eagerophiuchus
It's a sweet expression... and also a necessity? Everyone's gotta eat, so might as well make it taste good.
ElloTherePoppet
My fiance and I cook together. Well, she helps me as much as she can, but we are both women.
MrFluffles
If a man has to rely on someone else to cook for him then he is not a man, he is a boy who needs someone to look after him.
TheOldMansGhost
That's almost verbatim what the post says.
RickCaptain
I cook waaaay better than most girls I know.
GasBandit
All the great famous chefs are male.
flayla
Because society values males more, not because they're magically better at cooking
SofaKingSpecial
Well... you're a dude, so...
Duckfan91
Agreed. 100%
Mimsey
You agree RickCaptain cooks better than most girls he knows?
RickCaptain
Should I thank him?
Duckfan91
Probably
minabear
My partner and I both cook. Our one commandment: He who doesn't cook does the dishes.
lakotaCartoonCreator
Same. Whoever cooks the other washes the dishes in our house too. Everyone should know basic cooking, its a freaking essential life skill!
lurkvoter
It's supposed to be like that with my partner, but somehow I always end up doing the dishes, even if I cooked. :(
th3crusher
That kinda sucks if one cook uses way more dishes though. I know because I'm the messier cook. I don't want her to do mine for me.
moogloogle
Thank you for knowing. I don't get how my husband makes such a mess when he's cooking... But it tastes awesome, so there's that.
FQRGE
Same here and the first one home from work starts up the oven
morrisdev
Same here
thesnow
That's what kids are for
Wallflower191
We have that agreement too. I usually cook though but because I'm much better at it than he is
Mimsey
Tricked my SO into an arrangement like that for exactly three days before she realized it meant she did the dishes every time.
drewgolas
I mean... if you cook every time that seems fair
dankyoovarymush
I dont know any guy my age (30) who expects a woman to cook for him.
shadowex3
I expect any future SO to cook for me. I'm not going to do it every flipping night, sometimes it's her turn.
BakaWakka
And yet I've met many women at that age and lower that expect men to do "man" things.
DelicateMenstrualQueef
I'm gonna guess he either eats a lot of pre-packaged crap or meals out. Or has found a woman who will put up with his bullshit for time.
dankyoovarymush
I cook, I eat meals out, and I eat pre packaged stuff. Options ya know...
dankyoovarymush
Also, say that to my girlfriend who is next to me and agrees.
DelicateMenstrualQueef
Did you know that I read what I thought you wrote and responded to that instead? Apologies for my jackassery.
dankyoovarymush
Ive done it before... all good.
minabear
I've met a handful
SexySanders
Same
DeathsDeathOfRats
Everyone should know how to cook. We all got to eat and shouldn't rely on others for it.
LearnSomething
Ran across quite a few guys on OKCupid who didn't know how to cook and wanted me to do it. Bye manchild.
DeathsDeathOfRats
Feel like your username is appropriate for this situation.
LearnSomething
As an add on, current bf made me beef wellington last night so step your game up guys. You want someone to be a good cook, you better be
WhyWouldYouBelieveMeMyPantsAreOnFire
someone's been watching gordon ramsay videos
LearnSomething
able to reciprocate with something other than spaghettios
whydoidothisallday
I'm a man and I enjoy cooking...
DefaultImgurUsername
We used to have a deal, I cook then my wife cleans up, now I'm just doing both. Enjoy the cooking, cleaning up after sucks
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Canuckbuck
As a man who fucking hates cooking, I do it regularly because my gf works hard and we're both adults.
razmann
i don't enjoy cooking, but i enjoy eating the things i cook
AskMeIfImFunAtParties
brknsoul
I'm a..(checks pants)..man, and I don't enjoy it that much. Most complicated thing I've ever cooked is chops with microwave mash and vegies.
Widgetboy
Fuck yeah. Man the grill!
Avatar720
I'm a man and I dislike cooking, but I do it anyway. I much prefer coming up with recipes than actually cooking the bastards.
chuckfranck
Same! I've been dating the same woman for four years and we were just discussing Wednesday how I actually got her into cooking.
frogglesmash
Same, but I get payed to do it.
EClaire1073
As a man, I like making sandwiches. Just as long as they're for me.
ThatsFuckingChess
I'm a man and I don't let my fiancée in the kitchen. Mostly because she uses too many vegetables
omniblastomni
I do the same except it's the backyard and the grill. Only things I need are red and white. Same with my wine.
RipleyTadpole
I love cooking for people
letstalknews
Same
jhs2595
Hell the fuck yes, most practical and delicious application of physics and chemistry.
rimehoarfrost
I enjoy eating, so I learned to cook
Bivorski
Honestly, who doesn't? I just hate the clean up work afterwards.
DrMooses
Same here
Randome202
...eggs
BachelorGourmet
I enjoy kitchen experimenting. Hence, username.
razmann
me too, my favorite experiment so far is the thanksgiving pizza
BachelorGourmet
Let's see... recently....Pepsi ketchup. pepsi boiled into a syrup and mixed with ketchup. sweeter, but doesn't taste like cola.
messedabout
yes..i can make a brilliant roast hen, yorkshires, and gravy
CRXtasy125
My wife doesn't really cook. I can. I wish we both could sometimes.
tom0bomadil
I cook 95% of the time, the other 5% we go out.
LittlePinkAnimal
My girlfriend can cook, but somehow I end up doing the majority of the cooking. I like cooking, so I don't mind.
whydoidothisallday
Sounds familiar... my fiancée can cook but it stresses her out, which in turn stresses me out
BigFatPolygon
Me too!
SarcasticComment
Dude here. I cook 80% of the meals. My fiance deals with other shit. I like it, and am better at it, so it's a win
aleister94
Me too
Duckfan91
Agreed
freshlymowedlawn
I am a woman and I hate cooking
AnisUpFromUranus
The only thing in life i enjoy more than cooking, is eating
slimstebow
My wife and I have an agreement. I cook for both of us, she cleans the dishes. Happy household
BanadecCamberbootch
I'm the family cook. My mom never cooked, because my dad preferred to cook. My wife can cook, but I love to cook. It's got shit-all 1/
BanadecCamberbootch
to do with gender roles. My daughters are learning how to cook and I hope they'll love it as much as I do.
jakethetao
Fuckin A right. Cooking is cooking. Wth does bein a man have to do with anything? Like, some women can do calculus, but I can't.
Enigmastick
I like to think I am fairly good cook, but I actually dislike cooking.
RadmanTheWise
And I cook better than any girl I know.
WinnerNotWiner
My boyfriend can cook A LOT better then me. He enjoys it. It's a win win for all of us. I'd end up killing both of us, accidentally.
whydoidothisallday
If I couldn't cook then my fiance would burn the house down or we'd just eat nachos (well made nachos mind you) or cereal
WinnerNotWiner
I can make really good gourmet ramen, but I can also make really bad burnt remen.
LittlePinkAnimal
why not combine? crushed nachos with milk.
ForlornFennec
I can't cook many things, but I'm proud to cook the few things I can.
SarcasticComment
One way to make it easier on you is to prep before cooking. Slice and partition into bowls that way you can focus on cooking
SarcasticComment
A lot of the fuck ups are losing track of the meal while slicing up an onion or something
ForlornFennec
I usually get the onion-slicing out of the way first.
SarcasticComment
That's good. Just some advice to help
TheOldMansGhost
Me too, as long as I'm not cooking for 1. That sucks.
GodApollo
You can cook for me.
mentallychallengeaccepted
THE SECRET IS TO ALWAYS COOK FOR TWO. WHEN YOU'RE SAD YOU JUST EAT THE OTHER PLATE
Dranton12
It's easier to cook for at least two but man the shit I make just for me tastes the best.
breothskin
I actually like cooking for just me. I can experiment and try new things and if I fuck it up. Seamless is there to rescue me.
YouSuckBigTime
So OP isn't even a woman?
TheOldMansGhost
OP is all man. Like Bear.
justarandomduck
I cook for myself as a test, so if something is really good I'll make it for someone else who will like it
LittlePinkAnimal
I don't cook for just myself that often, but I enjoy it when I do. I take the opportunity to experiment and try new recipes.
Ashen44
I never use recipes to cook so it'd much better that I only cook for 1
FernandoRumdebum
I'm an ex chef. I find it really hard to cook for 1. I end up prepping for 30
TheOldMansGhost
And meal prep for the week is great, but it only stays fresh so long.
Zaniax
I've got the same problem.. but i'm no chef.. i was taught by my mom, and she's an ex chef..
ovelanimimerkki
I love cooking for myself. Mostly because I like the food I make, more for me.
probshouldntsayitbut
Hell yeah.
mmaatt8
I end up making too much food and I don't know what to do with it all
MogBearPig
Meals for lunch for the week?
HeyItsThatMoonGuy
This guy knows what's up ^
mmaatt8
I'm not a fan of eating the same thing constantly
whydoidothisallday
Haha why does that suck?
TheOldMansGhost
It's hardly worth the effort.
Ihavemytowel
Start off with a core element like a roast chicken then it can be used in other ways. Burritos, salad, grilled sandwich etc.
harmjangrinwis
I agree @OP, cooking is fun but it's so much better if you know other people will enjoy your food as well :)
whydoidothisallday
True. I mean whipping something up that's simple can still be fun
notme222
If you don't mind a little repetition, turn it into meal prep and make 3-4 dishes worth. Most things will keep fine a week.
knarlygoat
It's more than a little repetition for me since I'm trying to lose weight. I feel like I eat the same meal all week.
Valharroth
Or make things you can freeze. I usually make lasagna for 20 and freeze most of it for simple oven reheating.
stickemwiththepointyend
I taught my sons to cook, because their dad never learned and did expect to be pampered and babied and it was annoying.
ElRadis
Past tense? Did you divorce him?
stickemwiththepointyend
That wasn't the only reason, but yes. And he did learn to cook eventually, and he's a great dad.
marcsixsixsix
I'm not gonna lie I know how to make simple things. But my mom always cooked she loved it. And my gf loves to cook also. So ya I'll eat it.
stickemwiththepointyend
That's ok! It's more of the expectation that women cook for men, I think.
MissSiesta
I mean, as long as you split the workload it's fine. One cooks, the other does the dishes, kinda thing.
Chickenlicker
What will you do when the day comes that she's unable to cook? Best learn so you can take care of yourself and not be a burden on others
gutclusters
There's a few skills every parent should teach their kids, boy or girl, such as cooking, basic home/auto maintenance, and critical thinking.
TheBestRussian
Dad was keen on that. He firmly believes I should understand how a car works. I was as young as 8 and he'd be describing engine parts to me.
gutclusters
A man shouldn't need a woman for basic cooking and a woman shouldn't need a man for fix basic mechanical issues on a car.
PreciousPotato
My ex wasn't pampered, but had no idea about cooking, just like the rest of his family. Pretty much only eating ready meals. Worst part /1
PreciousPotato
was that he could never tell me what he meant by "this tastes a bit odd", because he didn't know shit about spices and herbs. Turned out /2
PreciousPotato
that he was just so used to the taste of glutamate etc that he thought the fresh food tasted off. ^^
MissSiesta
Having a man who needs pampering is kinda like having a retarded kid. He'll never grow up, and you'll have to take care of him until you die
MintMission
That's my grandparents. My grandmother had surgery, and as soon as she could walk, she was back to doing the cooking and the dishes.
stickemwiththepointyend
He since learned, and he's a great dad, but it contributed to why we split up for sure.
suzyh0mewrecker
Being in a relationship with any partner that needs pampering is like this. It sucks.
MissSiesta
True. It's independent of sex
thisappisajoke
Well now some women enjoy that.
stickemwiththepointyend
That's a bit different, and fine as well. It's more about the expectation aspect, I think.
thisappisajoke
Yeah a couple I know, he's demanding/snaps his fingers/etc and she actually enjoys it. No thanksss.
stickemwiththepointyend
I have known relationships like that. I can't personally understand, I would hate that. But if it works for them, I guess?
MissSiesta
I think this is what pampered men think. It's not really a fun job :/
SecretlySkeletonHitler
Having a partner* who
SecretlySkeletonHitler
They'll*...
SecretlySkeletonHitler
Them*...
stickemwiththepointyend
Well since my comment was specifically about a man, I think it can get a bit of a pass. It should be fair all around though.
quicktochuckle
My bf had those feelings. We talked and I made it clear that should those feelings continue, he can have them all by himself. He cleans now.
TheBestRussian
Not only did my ex have those feelings, he also didn't like anything I cooked. Apparently steak could ONLY exist on a bbq. No fish. Etc.
quicktochuckle
Well that sounds like a man who should starve to death.
TheBestRussian
Yes.
quicktochuckle
Also cooks. It boggles my mind that I should suddenly have a child to take care of when I'm with a full grown man. Not in my house.
stickemwiththepointyend
My ex did learn eventually, but we were young and he had been very much spoiled and thought that's how it should be.
quicktochuckle
Totally. That's how it has been with most of the men that I've dated. My BF is amazing, and I'm lucky to have found someone who acknowledges
quicktochuckle
That about himself and works WITH me. It's better for both of us. And it keeps our relationship so much healthier. Balance of care : )