It's not a deal breaker but it's definitely preferred. I grew up in a family where all of the men know how to cook. It's important to be self sufficient and being able to cook is a basic skill that everyone should know how to do.
Is it important that the people I date are functional adults? Yes, yes it is. I have standards.
My opinion is that its a necessity. I think this is a question that has a lot of contraversial history backing it. It's a life skill that everyone should be taught or learned at some point in their lives as long as they have the resources to do so. And i'm not just talking about using a BBQ or a crock pot as a man, but if you can't even cook an egg, that's probably something to work on as long as it applies to you or whatever the agreements you have with the other humans living with you.
I know that the worst cooks can learn. If you normally can't or don't know how to cook reflect on what are you eating and who is making your food. Ask yourself questions like: Would it be more convenient if you could make meals? Is it healthy or filling? is it expensive or cheap? Can you see yourself or your family eating this diet for the next 10 years... whatever. If you can find that there's room or reason to learn to cook for the benefit of yourself don't be afraid try to learn! There are many youtube videos, tv programs, or classes that are accessible for us. And there are so many benefits from learning how to cook. Money and health is definitely one of the biggest benefits. But the disadvantages would be pretty much time constraints which is okay depending on your lifestyle. Also if you can afford to not know how to cook that's okay too. Not everyone's life applies to this.
To me, its very important that a man or anyone knows how to accomplish any basic human skills (laundry, cleaning, etc.). It's disappointing to me that female/male partners have to even consider thinking this is a trait to find in potential male companion (s) because it's flirting with sexism. The question implies that it's uncommon or rare that a man can cook because many do. The top chef's in the world are male which also blows my mind that still, women are expected to be able to cook.
Many women don't know how to cook or cook properly but we don't usually hear questions about whether a women should know how to cook or not. Or better yet if its questioned as a luxury or a necessity because by societies standards and stereotypes, it appears to be a necessity for women.
Somewhat important.
He doesn't need to be an amazing cook but I would like to be able to be able to leave him a lone for a few days without me having to prepare food for him or without him ordering junk food when I'm gone.
And I don't have the dream of becoming a stay at home mom, it would be nice to sometimes not worry about dinner after I've been working.
But if he doesn't know how to cook I could teach him the basics. It isn't a turn of immediately.
I just hate it if they won't even try.
Necessity. Not only is cooking at home often healthier than going out to eat, it's much cheaper.
Plus, I enjoy exploring new recipes and cooking together. It's a really nice couples activity. It's a fun way to stay connected while doing regular day to day stuff.
Listen sexist asshole, A man who doesn’t know how to cook is a liability. I’m looking for a partner to raise kids with, not another kid to look after. Someone who doesn’t know how to take care of himself should have no business taking care of his kids
To me it is a basic skill and unless I date someone in their start 20s who just moved out, I would expect he has a level to feed himself and potentially me :D
Some say he can learn after meeting. But cooking mainly comes from practising and follow instructions and if he did not bother to do that the first 30 years of his life I don't believe that me stepping into his life will change it.
If he can follow basic rescipes, such as pasta bolognese and take care of himzelf then I'm fine. He doesn't need to be a chef, but I feel like if you really can't cook then you hd a lack in your development and I would wonder what else comes out of that. Also it would be nice if he could at least make something if I'm not available.
To me its not super important if a guy knows how to cook, mostly bc I do and I live to cook for people. It is pretty attractive when a guy knows how to cook though. I'm not sure why.
As far as dinner dates, I love cooking for my partner but I've never had a partner cook for me. I think cooking a meal together would be lots of fun though as opposed to going out.
I would hope that he can cook because it would be tiring for me to do all the cooking in our house ! I mean he should be able to cook something that is not time consuming ! if he can cook then he can fix something for the family to eat one evening and I could cook something for us to eat the next day ! he does not have to be a chef but be able to throw something together to fill us up until I can get dinner ready which could be my homemade - hash - ! thanks
It’s not extremely important, but if he couldn’t live for himself without a microwave then we would have problems.
I love helping my boyfriend learn to cook and bake, but if he can’t make a simple beans on toast then we have an issue
It's not a necessity but definitely an unnecessary luxury...
Just because someone doesn't know how to do something doesn't mean they couldn't ever learn to...
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