Dear Massi, My wife can’t cook and it is embarrassing Whenever we have guests we have to buy food in and lie to people that she cooked it. I can cook a little but I work full-time and simply don’t have time.
She hasn’t even tried to learn how to cook. She spends most of the day watching Indian drama’s and we have so many arguments every night.
I can’t afford fast food anymore.
Massi Says, When someone has chosen to stay at home and take on the role of the home maker, it is implicit that there is a division of responsibilities.
Rather than arguing with your wife about her lack of cooking or her watching dramas, explain to her that her not cooking is causing serious problems in your marriage.
Explain that you want to see her happy, but that you also want to be happy with her. And that after working all day, you do not feel it is unreasonable if she cooks dinner for you.
Suggest cooking dinner together as that may make the chore a more enjoyable activity for your wife.
Have a candid conversation with your wife rather than allowing the resentment to grow.
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