Guys, is it necessary for you that your girl knows how to cook well?

[Amishaxx]

yes

no

[CaptainOverthink]

No.
I should start out by saying that I am writing from a swedish perspective, we are very individualistic, for better or worse. It means that my opinion is based in how society works here. There are huge overlap between western societies in general but on this issue it varies, our traditional values might be different from yours.

I've grown up to be self-sufficient, it's how I was raised by my family but also by what society has expected from me.
It's customary if raised properly that anyone can do all the things needed to survive on your own, within the bounds of society ofc.
I do my own...
- Laundry
- Dishes
- Clean
- Cook my own meals (at least basics, but I'm above)
- Shopping
- Maintainance (some)
- Gardening (optional but not uncommon)

The things I expect from a partner is some or most of the items on this list. Most of all I expect a teamplayed that still want to evolve past the current point. None is perfect and I don't note your skills before your manner.

[Anonymous]

Yes of course

[OlderAndWiser]

No, I cook as well as most women and I don’t mind doing the cooking.

[snowboarder720]

Nobody gives a damn whether you cook; That isn’t what the question was asking.

[OlderAndWiser]

@snowboarder720 I answered the question that was asked and you weren't invited to enter the thread and act like a G@G police wannabe. We'll call for you if your judgment is needed.

[nolabels]

I voted "No" because knowing how to cook well is not necessary to a relationship.

That being said, I absolutely cannot stand cooking for many reasons.

I do appreciate having someone in my life who knows how to cook and who enjoys cooking.

So, not necessary but greatly appreciated.

[BeMuse]

Cooking is so easy. You have endless recipes for free on the internet. You have youtube videos that teach you how to follow a recipe if you were already mentally challenged enough to not be able to read instructions. If a woman doesn't know how to cook she's probably mentally retarded. I wouldn't date someone that was mentally retarded.

[Leapfrog00]

I love to cook, but I have learned something about girls and cooking. Every girl I dated that didn't cook was lazy, I swear, lol, and not because of that. They were just lazy period.

The girls that cooked, they were more organized, and were more caring too. I can't explain it. So, yeah, the next girlfriend I have, I hope she cooks! Though, I love to cool too. Maybe her and I can cook a meal together! lol

[PizzaDaddyo]

Only because I love to cook and I don’t mind even doing the cooking. I’ve be cooking for myself and family for so long that I really have standards. So I can’t expect my girl to cook for me and expect satisfaction. I would love a girl that cooks and would not stop her if she really likes to hold it down in the kitchen

[RavVid]

No. Just as girls will now say they don't need a man we can say we don't need a girl. Lots of quite tasty frozen meals and smart appliances abound. I just invested in a multi-function oven that gets it perfectly right nearly all the time. Plus lots of low maintenance surfaces make it easy for cleaning.

But if a girl wants a trad home centered life than I expect trad cooking and baking and I'll pass the oven manual to her quite happily in a formal handover ceremony.

[stepyo99]

Yes, or is willing to learn. The only thing worse than coming home after a hard day at work and having nothing ready to eat is having bad food ready to eat. If I'm the breadwinner, she should be pulling her weight by doing the housework. That's how a successful relationship works.

[megabamse]

It's nessesery for an adult to know how to take care of themselves and the place they live in. Any gender no matter what should know how to cook and clean. Thats basic human skills. And if someone i would be interested in don't know a basic human skills then thats a no go. Im not going to be the only one cooking and cleaning, that's something both should do.

[glennos89]

Not nescecarry but definitely a big bonus if she can cook. But if she sucks dick we never talk about it again and she is good to go 🤭😂

Its okay cooking skills are nice but if she has other nice qualitys its totally acceptable and not a problem at all

[RHK36]

She has to be able to cook something. I'm not looking to train up or put kid gloves on for someone else. If you're an adult you should know how to make something. It's a sign of maturity and a red flag if she can't. That goes for both men and women. Both should know how to basically function on their own.

[Anonymous]

She doesn’t have to be a gourmet chef but she should know how to cook that’s for sure. No not cause she needs to feed her man, so she can fed herself as well if she’s ever on her own. Sure we all like fast food but that gets boring as well as expensive after a while. Men should also know how to do the basics of cooking as well. Besides what if she’s sick, can’t cook, then he should cook or vice versa. Cook together.

[TheThingALing]

It's necessary for me that she knows the value of a dollar and doesn't expect me to eat out everyday because she lacks the ability to cook. So if she is unwilling to learn then she better like cereal

[Peter_Penetrator]

Men can be fantastic cooks and it is a huge turn on for women to have a man cook for them. It would make for an excellent first date.


The days of wives always being barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen are over.

[MuchoCurioso2]

Look I'm no super chef, but I know how to operate a stove and an oven. You gotta at least get as good as me.

I want someone who takes PRIDE in nourishing her family. And for crying out loud cooking for others is a very rewarding experience! Ditch this oppression narrative and be a good partner! I love seeing people enjoy things I've made for them!

[mb120101]

No its not a necessity , would definitely be appreciated though. I like cooking too its fun. It makes me laugh when guys laugh at guys cooking in a kitchen but are fine using a grill

[mb120101]

Culinary specialists in military are very respected

[ohsheeT]

For me it's not that big of a deal because I love to cook I like to stay healthy stay in shape and I would rather eat Fresh Foods then preservative Foods

[Finchie40]

No, I enjoy cooking so I wouldn’t mind making her meals as long as she is doing her part by helping with other things and works as a team

[inhua]

as long as she doesn't set the kitchen on fire and burn the house down, I'm ok

cooking is something that can be learnt and improved

[ThinkFitness23]

I selected yes, I can teach her what I know and we can learn more together.


If she’s knows her way around the kitchen then great.

[BoopBoopBeep]

I cook better than most women (and men, but I don't date them), but I've no intention of cooking every meal for the entirety of a relationship.

[NathanDavis]

preferable? yes...

but is not a must, not really necessary

would be fun if she were willing to get better though

[DummyThiccFeraligatr]

Necessary for a relationship, no, but she should know how to do that anyway as an adult. I'm a decent cook myself, but it would be nice to have someone make food for me occasionally, especially during my seasonal work crunch.

[berisky23]

No way!!! If she can that's awesome but I love food and I love to cook! It's like one of my love languages lol

[HighValue]

I could teach her how if she doesn't already know, but if she is unwilling, I'd have no interest.

[worldscolide]

No, but it is necessary for her to be willing to learn. I have been cooking since I was 8, I won't be with someone who isn't at least willing to learn that basic life skill

[soe11]

Not compulsory to her know how to cook, but to know how spice it up, maintaining body shape, wearing sexy outfits, much more skin exposure and tidying her body as as home,

[SunnyRS]

For me it is, cause I can cook a little and I don't like cooking so if she doesn't knows how to cook we would have to eat out daily which is not healthy.
I can cook sometimes but majority would have to be her.

[FilmGuy93]

It's not like... super necessary because I know how to cook, but it's nice if she knows how to make a thing or two really well.

[Anonymous]

Who the fuck is out here caring about cooking.

If that is why you choose or don't choose someone you're a tool.
Okay I apologize but still it's ridiculous.

[AydenHazor]

No, but I prefer if she at least likes food. I like to cook and cook fairly well already and I'm ok with that part of the division of labor in a household falling on me