Do You Enjoy Cooking More When There's Someone To Share The Meal With?

[Cynicaldreamer]

No, if anything it makes me hate cooking more because I have to put in more effort! Especially washing dishes... oh my gosh.
You know I've been off work all week and I've haven't cooked a single thing! If it's not already cooked and can be reheated, or something that can be put in my air fryer? I'm eating cheez-its or a protein bar instead, LOL

I don't even like cooking for myself, I cringe when someone asks me can I make them something to eat. I'm like, "No, we're going to eat out, or order a pizza instead."

[AliceTheNguyener]

To be honest the joy is of a different kind. I don't really overthink when cooking for myself, but I do that when cooking for someone else to share it with. I'm kind of a perfectionist in some senses loll so cooking for someone else is a bit stressful, but their compliment brightens up my day!

[humanearth]

Yes, yes and yes. Like now I will be alone for about a month or maybe longer.

Wife is away, she only been gone for a little while, say a week and depression is already starting to set in.

I'm fighting it, by forcing myself to do things. Like for the past three days I was helping this family with a frozen house and busted water pipes.

Me being there around their family help keep the loneliness away. Sure I might be helping someone, but they were helping me to and they don't even know it.

[MrOracle]

Of course. I am less likely to cook at all (choosing a sandwich or something instead) if it's just me.

I have a friend coming over this weekend to help me install new kitchen lights, and I will be making BBQ TriTip as a thank you (in addition to paying him). My brother, hearing about the TriTip, has also volunteered to help. It's amazing what you can get people to do for good BBQ...

[Jaximus-Lion]

I am a chef, all cooking is fun to me but if there is friends with me that am cooking for that will take the fun on another level. There will be more energy and more laughing, more wine :P
It's just overall more fun, you will hear stories about failing at cooking, some bloody stories, perfect meals and more ideas for the future meals to cook.

[Hermes-Paris]

Yeah. It's like sex. It's better if you have two or more people to enjoy it. Eating alone sucks sucks sucks... Same for sex... well except for the sucking part... Can't do that alone.. Unless you are that kid with the double jointed spine... He could probably lick his own nards... Lucky bastard...

[jennifer_bloom]

My parents will not let me bring anybody to my house unless they have a university degree so I'm not able to bring the guy I like over but every time I am in the kitchen I think about how happy I would be if I could prepare food for my future boyfriend and his friends at a weekend party.

[razelove]

Most definitely, it also makes the food taste better, you have parts you cooked, parts they cooked. Anything you don't have to cook tastes that much better lol.

I'll cook it all out if I have to, though we usually cook the big dinners together at home, aiming for that ideal spot between quality and quantity.

[JackSmy]

I enjoy it more, when I know she doesn't have a clue, in the kitchen, but wants to learn, and we can share the 'teaching' part with the 'close, intimate' part, maybe with a good wine.
Women seem to prefer white wines, and Chateau Sainte Michelle, in Washington State, makes an excellent Dry Riesling that is good with some chicken, and seafood dishes.

[Dazed0N0Confused]

I always cook up meals that could feed multiple people. I absolutely love cooking for others.
My current SO is exploiting my love for being in the kitchen, but I'm happy he enjoys my cooking. He's had me cook for his family & friends, along with telling me things I've never heard of that he wants me to try making for him, such as Banana Split Cake (?). Thank goodness I've convinced him to buy all the necessary ingredients for the foods he wants lol

[Lliam]

No. I make simple things for myself if I have to, but I don't enjoy cooking. That isn't to say that I never make meals for the two of us, but I avoid it.
I'm glad that my wife doesn't mind cooking. In fact, she seems to enjoy it. When she does it means that I wash the dishes and clean the kitchen, which I'd rather do than cook a whole meal.

[FatherJack]

I enjoy cooking anyway , my 2 teens have plain taste buds compared to me. I do actually prefer to dine alone , and I will not be cooking for anyone other than myself ( I sometimes cook in bulk for me , like curries my 2 won't eat ) I'm no company anyway if eating , as I never talk & eat.

[ThePolishKnight37]

I love to cook but I do not cook a lot because I live by myself. I do have roommates but our schedules are not in sync. I did make a cake once. It is more fun cooking for someone and makes it worth the effort. I dislike cooking for 30 minutes to eat it in 5 minutes when alone, seems like a lot of effort, plus the clean up. Having someone there makes it worth the time to cook and clean. Plus you tend to eat slower and enjoy the meal more.

[Cof1412]

Absolutely. I'm a terrible cook, but my wife and I have been ordering the Hello Fresh meals and cooking them together. It has been a fun activity to do together and then enjoy the meals together.

[strawberrylipstick]

yeah absolutely , me and my flatmates have always gotta cook together and its way more fun that way lol, especially if u get to make a Sunday dinner with some yorky puds

[Andres77]

Yes. I like to see if I can please people that I care about and give them something satisfying to eat and I want them to remember it with happy thoughts.

[TheorionMage]

Most definitely...
while in college, I often bought diner for my less-financially blessed friends
simply in payment for the pleasure of their company ~

ANYONE can afford to 'pay' attention.

[heatherlou]

Yes, cooking for myself is such a chore. It just seems like a wasted effort when it's just for me, no one else to enjoy it.

[Jjpayne]

I think I would enjoy cooking more if someone were cooking with me 🤔 although it is nice to be able to cook for another person too 🤔

[hellionthesagereborn]

Its definitley easier to cook for others then for yourself I find (though I'm trying to make a habit of doing more cooking).

[19magic]

Honestly I enjoy cooking more when there's no distractions during the cooking, when I can listen to music and do my thing in peace

[ManHater]

For sure... Cooking a good mean for someone you love is everything. It shows them than you are willing to go the extra mile. However some women just like Mac and cheese and they would call that a good meal.

[Elliegirl]

Of course! It’s always better sharing a meal than cooking and eating alone.

[sheikalana]

Never thought about but I think I'm a good cook so whenever I cook to share a meal I tend to put extra effort and love on my cooking.

[Cdnowl]

Sometimes. But I am not a great cool. So maybe it’s better it’s just me in case the food is disgusting. Lol.

[MannMitAntworten]

In my 20’s it briefly seemed more enjoyable. Now I am indifferent to it. Especially since with very few exceptions the only one cooking only ever seems to be me. .

[Guido]

Absolutely. Its not worth that kind of effort for just myself. I like to plan and make fancy meals. I try to make at least 1 new meal each week. I have yet to make something that was not eatible. If it is really good, it goes into my repeat book.

[jiedwar1234]

Absolutely. Half the fun in cooking is being able to share it with those close to us.

[ecfresh]

I won’t even pretend I enjoy cooking. But always open to cooking classes within a relationship.

[spartan55]

Absolutely. I've successfully integrated it into part of foreplay too.

[EmmaMary]

Fortunately I can't remember the last time I cooked for one.

[Floppy2112]

Oh hell yes. If there is nobody to cook for, I just have a Hot Pocket. Good food is about sharing and community.

[Prettygurl12]

No. I also don't like cooking when it's just me. My husband does the cooking in our house 😂

[JosyJosy]

No the cooking itself's the same. But I can't help but shine and smile when you see that they're loving it.

[TonyMetal___86]

Family meals miss brains muffins, it's always beautiful to share...
That's why miss brains will cook for me so i always give her my opinion about her freshly homemade meals PLUS MUFFINS 😋

[Shhhhhhhhhhh06]

Hmmmmm I dunno
and hey mum
I'm bacccckkkkk... Lol

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

I don't cook. And I'm perfectly fine eating by myself. I seriously don't need people around when I'm eating.

[TOTEMPLASTER]

Absolutely, especially when it's time for dessert I can can coat my erection with whipped cream for the ladies.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, I like cooking more when there is someone with me to cook more but sometimes I end up throwing leftovers out and it's shame I do make too much

[Shark_61695]

I always cook for multiple people... and then eat it all :)

[LightyGreen]

I can only boil and fry stuff but yea it feels nice to share

[R3DthatDude]

No I like cooking for myself lol I’m sorry I’m not there yet lol

[REALSTEEL]

well yes i love cooking but its no fun just cooking for yourself

[Massageman]

Of course.

Especially when she can be the dessert.

[KatherineJ]

Absolutely! Cooking for one is a mundane thing. Cooking for others is a pleasure.

[loveslongnails]

I do enjoy it more, but I just plain old enjoy cooking too !

[DragonXR]

I enjoy cooking for others up until the moment someone says, " not enough salt or too much seasoning " . 😂😂

[collie22]

i'm learning some things to cook and i still need more practice good thing my brother will eat anything.. so yeah

[Lunatic1]

Absolutely. Seeing the happiness on their face when they enjoy your cooking is a great feeling.

[xxAlanaxx]

I enjoy cooking for myself a lot, but its more exciting when someone wants to try my food.

[InferiorElegy]

Never had to, but I can imagine how it could be more enjoyable.

[douride2]

Oh yes definitely. I shared my home made from scratch cream of potato soup with my nephew. Actually he was the one who suggested I make more of it.

[Waldoe]

I am a BBQ grill master and I am great with the Smoker... the rest is just a chore...

[pizzalovershouse]

Not if ifs the last peace of pizza an they try to grab it after i worked to make it 🤣🤣

[locutus9999]

cooking something awesome is a futile experience if you dont share it.

[Alexalex92]

When sharing. But i only know how to barbecue.
I'm also happy when i feed my dog and the street dogs

[AdithyaR]

I prefer to enjoy cooking more when I'm alone.
Cooking for others us nice and sweet but cooking and eating alone just seems peaceful to me.

[krin_m]

Yes. absolutely! It is more fun to share the meal. Having said that, I love cooking no matter what!

[msc545]

I won't generally cook unless there is someone beside me to cook for.

[uknown789]

there's a saying the more the merrier so yes sorry if I was rude

[Hannah_le]

Mm yes cuz I want to flex my cooking skills.

[Flower7]

Nope, the food tastes just as good either way!

[1stranger]

Of course. With pleasure, love and careful..

[psychoticanimaIIover]

Sure, my imaginary friends also love tarka dhal.