True or false: If a woman can't cook, she's not girlfriend/wife material?

[mishmishayezie]

True

False

[aaronbw]

I'm literally laughing my ass off that so many guys actually voted yes 😂. Sad to see so many are still stuck in that old way of thinking.

No it's not a deal breaker. Out of all relationships I've ever had, I've always been the better cook lol. And the two women I've dated that couldn't cook, it made them like me even more 😂.

According to my experiences: guys, women love a guy who can cook and I'm not talking just burgers, dogs, toast or microwave dinners, I'm talking really knowing how to cook!

[dantetheexplorer]

I think if you're an adult, whether you're a man or a woman, you should at least know how to cook to feed yourself. Just like you should be able to keep your home neat and tidy, check your car's oil, inflate your tires, do your taxes, change a light bulb, etc.

You don't have to be Gordon Ramsay or MacGyver, but you should at least have the rudimentary skills needed to leave life as an independent adult.

Most adults date other adults.

[dantetheexplorer]

* to live life as an independent adult.

[Warmapplecrumble]

I agree :-)

[dantetheexplorer]

@Warmapplecrumble I think all those things should be taught in school!

[Warmapplecrumble]

I agree :-) ♥

[aaronbw]

Sadly all the home skills classes are cut because it costs them extra money.

[Anonymous]

Men and women should both know how to cook. Hopefully the man knows how to if the girl can't and teaches her so they aren't eating out all the time unless that is some thing they want.

Women do not need to know how to cook and clean etc to be wife and girlfriend material they are not the mens mothers or servants period.

I recommend learning because those are life skills you need but not in order to please a man.

[bigcuband]

Well there's 3 guys who liked your comment so there's some husband's for you, I would not touch this sort of thinking with a 10 foot pole, you definitely aren't wife material if you can't clean, I can cook already so we don't need a cook, but a few agreed for you so there you go

[Opinion Owner]

@bigcuband well you don't have to agree. This isn't how I would be a wife. I'd be a damn good wife for your information and not just because I can cook or clean. It is not the womans job to cater for men. And I am saying that a man shouldn't pick a wife based on if she can cook or not. If a dude picks a girl just on the fact she can or can not cook is ridiculous.

Cleaning I can understand. Because no one wants to live in a messy place but what I was saying is a woman is not a maid. She isn't there to cook for you or clean up after you. And if a man is loo king for that in a partner then he is better off being alone. Like I said they are basic life skills every person should know but it shouldn't be automatically expected for the woman to do it just because she is a woman.

[bigcuband]

A man's not your pocket book or security either because we need security too, that you can make us a steak and clean some stuff and dance in front of the tv in lingerie while the game is on so I can completely ignore the game and hop on you

[Opinion Owner]

@bigcuband hahaha I get your point of view. But some women as crazy as it may seem aren't like that. Sometimes relationships are the other way around. Girl goes to work, the man stays home, cooks etc so that's where I'm coming from.

I'm more of the type you described but a lot of women this day an age aren't. That's all I'm saying new times new women new roles.

[anon1903]

just a helpful tip for guys who said yes:
get a cook for yourselves, saves us from trouble of dating and marriage

[bklynbadboy1]

I was one of the guys who said yes but I have a good reason why

[anon1903]

and what might be that? I'm curious

[Manab]

I can cook for myself. But if she knows it’s perfect. We can share work. Isn’t that a relationship should be?

[bklynbadboy1]

@anon1903 Cause cooking is a skill that not only benefits you but what if you have a child your gonna feed them fast food every day as for you being in a relationship your suppose to be a team both should know how to cook if I get home first I will cook if she get home first and can't cook what are we going to eat. Every body has to pull there owe weight and things will be easier for both parties involved

[anon1903]

yeah sure

[anon1903]

I get it

[bklynbadboy1]

Your the best

[David_Kek]

i'm a reasonably good cook... i still wouldn't settle for a woman who doesn't know her place

[bigcuband]

Only saves you negative Nancy only saves you, which is fine because there's plenty of you all over that noone is looking for

[Cynicaldreamer]

Well I can't cook and I'm still single

... crap, lol. That explains a lot 😆

Whoever dates me better know how to cook or hire a personal chef

But seriously, I think there are WAY more important things a guy should worry about his partner having or being able to do instead of cook. If a woman's ability to cook determines if she's a good partner, he needs to reevaluate his priorities

[AmandaYVR]

I'm very happy about a lot of answers here. Nice to see. Chores are pretty much shared nowadays. We don't need to live within rigid gender stereotypes (although why are so many head chefs in restaurants still male, yet some still believe women are good enough to cook at home). One thing's for sure - it's just nice to have a tasty plate prepared for you. (And no, I don't think it has to be one cooks and one cleans. Also kinda rigid.)

[ghostqueen]

Anyone who can't cook (who isn't mentally or physically disabled) isn't partner material.

[MrOracle]

I'd say "true to some extent." I don't expect anyone to be a gourmet cook, but cooking basic meals is a skill that EVERY adult should have, men and women alike. And it's not hard to learn.

in my opinion, short of some special circumstances, if she isn't willing to TRY to learn, that's a bad sign for other areas of the relationship too.

In my relationships, we have almost always shared cooking duties pretty equally, with the few exceptions being with women who wanted to do the majority of the cooking herself.

[JackSmy]

Some of the best "Foreplay" ever, is when I have tried to teach them to cook something simple!! OMG!! We laughed and joked and were drinking wine, of course, and it was great fun, and really special for her (a few different ones at different times) and they just loved how I just tried to teach them and didn't make fun of them, but rather just made it something fun to share!!
The best, is trying to teach them how to make something like a Chocolate Mousse or something that could be potentially sloppy, and needing persona attention, for cleaning, like if it got on some delicate fabric, or something. Definitely needs immediate attention, taking it off and treating the spot, so it doesn't leave a permanent stain. . .

[ShineDJJ]

I would prefer a woman that could cook since it's a basic life skill that I think everyone both male and female should at the very least try to learn. If she's tried and is just seriously lacking culinary competence which I believe is possible, I'll just make the meals myself while trying to help her become better and not have to depend on take-out, TV dinners, or grocery store deli items when I'm not home or up for it. If she can cook, then we could take turns and even collaborate from time to time.

[LisaFletcher]

I think it's an old saying, nowadays we are living free world with equal respect for our hobbies and work. If women want to cook she can cook, and if she chooses to cook it is up to her. Relationships
are not based on cooking, it takes lots of understanding and patience to be in a relationship

[R_Cakes91]

What’s the big deal? Not everyone enjoys cooking. I do believe everyone male/ female should be able to perform basic cooking skills. It’s a little different if you decide to have an orthodox marriage with a stay at home mom and working husband, but the work should be evenly split if both people work the same amount.

I get that a woman who cooks is sexy but come on, that can’t be the only reason to be with someone.

[holograph]

False, though it's still good if she were to learn to cook. It's also a good thing if a man knows how to cook. All adults should be able to cook at least a few things (you don't need to be a first-rate chef or anything).

That said, if she's like, no cooking, fast food all the time, THEN she is definitely not girlfriend material.

[hahahmm]

True if she either person wants a traditional relationship. See, I can cook anything from recipe & make it fine dining quality (according to people who work in the restaurant biz) so I think I’m qualified to judge: if you don’t cook it’s because you’re a lazy azz with excuses.

Best case both people can cook & the one providing more (the guy in traditional relationships) cooks less

[LIM1T]

False, wife material is someone you can trust and will love you unconditionally and continue to support you. Its a bonus if she can cook but it's not mandatory

[Taywallee16]

This is like saying if a man can't fix a car then he isn't boyfriend/husband material. It's a stupid gender role. Everybody should know how to take care of themselves.

[bklynbadboy1]

True everybody should know him and her but if only he can cook do you expect him to cook for you everyday and eating out everyday can get really expensive

[Taywallee16]

@bklynbadboy1 no, I know how to cook for myself. I just think that expecting the woman to know how to cook and do all the cooking is wrong. Everyone should know how.

[bklynbadboy1]

What nobody said a woman had to do all the cooking but you should know how to cook what if you have a child how can you feed your child if you don't know how to cook

[AbigaleRose]

I believe there’s no right or wrong in the way of who should be able to cook in the relationship. Of course, assuming a woman should be the one to do it, is an old fashioned view to have in this day and age. So, I feel as if both people in the marriage should be able to contribute in that sense. If I were to marry a man, I’d want them to be willing to at least try to cook or learn to do so, in order for it to be a shared task. I myself can’t cook but I’ve never really had to, being that I live at home and have 3 other people who do. Although, Of course, I’m willing to learn if I plan to have any sort of future independence or feed my future spouse. But again, I feel that it should be reciprocated.

[BeMuse]

If both people should be able to do it, than a women should be able to do it. It’s a life skill that functioning adults have. Get it together.

[AbigaleRose]

@BeMuse Ok firstly, why are you so angry? Calm down. It’s asking for opinions, I gave my opinion. Don’t see why you’re going round looking for someone to criticise.

[GiveitaShance]

Absolutely false. There are women out there who can't cook to save their life but have other great aspects that would make them perfect wife material. The dealbreaker shouldn't be sure they can't cook.

[GiveitaShance]

@bigcuband pass. Ace

[bigcuband]

It's not @giveitashamce it's if you can't cook AND clean

[GiveitaShance]

@bigcuband I can clean. I just don't have the ability, motivation, and oatience to cook sonething for myself. I work over 100+ in a two week time period. Cooking something isn't on top if yo do list or learn hoe to do list wh er n i get home from working graveyard shifts (and sometimes pulling doubles).

[bigcuband]

Well it's cool your good at getting money

[ShortCircuit]

True. Not because being able to cook is necessarily important in a partner, but because being unable to cook is indicative of downright incompetence. ANYONE who has a higher-than-room-temperature IQ can cook, with just three things: equipment, ingredients, and Google.

[slatyb]

Anyone can cook of they are motivated to learn. If she doesn't like to, I can cook. It's not a woman's job. I don't believe there are men's and women's jobs. If she has a job and just hates housework we can hire someone to do almost all of it.

[Shutupman]

I can cook and good but my spouse didn’t know until he married me. Perhaps for those who cannot take care of themselves it’s important to have a wife that can cook (and clean and nurture etc) but my spouse wasn’t. We seek loyalty, commitment, drive and hard work, respect and love in a good partner.

[MissKittyz]

I can't cook but my boyfriend (who's now my fiancé) still proposed to me and think I'm wife material 🤷🏽 so some guys don't give a fuck about that lmfao

[Usernamesrdumb]

Lol I've never dated a woman than can cook. I have always done the cooking. That stereotype is so outdated. Most girls I've dated, there place definitely is not in the kitchen. One i banned her from the kitchen because she kept hurting herself.

[SomeGuyCalledTom]

I just like a girl that knows how to cook. She could always learn it after we get together. But if her idea of cooking a romantic meal for two is frozen ready-made pasta bake, then I'm not really gonna be able to connect with her through food in the same way I would had she put some effort into it. Feeding one's partner can be a gesture of love, so I'd want that extra point of connection in a partner.