Is it really necessary that a woman should know how to cook?

I'm a women and I can't cook that much.I have been married for 9 years and my husband has not left me yet.He does the cooking and I do the dishes.lol..

It used to be sort of old fashioned. WOmen's work and all. But it is good to be well rounded. I doubt a good man would leave you because you don't know how to cook. Some women enjoy cooking, some don't. If you find the right guy perhaps he enjoys cooking and you can wash the dishes.

If this was 1865, a time when usually your only option was to be a housewife, then you would be in serious trouble. You probably could not obtain a husband. However this is 2011. Things are radically different. It's no longer only about how good your domestic skills are. Cooking however is still a necessary skill. Eating out all the time is to expensive for the average person, so that leaves you with no alternative but to cook at least some meals. I recommend you learn at minimum the basics, just in case you find yourself in a situation where it is up to you to provide the meal. Knowing how to cook well may also help you get a husband - if he is the type of guy that treasures his stomach. However I don't think your lack of cooking skills would drive your husband away. There are some that would leave of course, but not all. Your uncle sounds a bit old fashioned when it comes to this notion of his. However, I do urge you to learn the skill. I resisted my mom's attempts to teach me, and I am paying for it now. Don't do that to yourself - you do want to be able to eat right? Spare yourself the agony of burnt muffins and cakes with to much salt. Learn the art - you and your future husband will be most thankful.

it's necessary for everyone how to cook a basic meal... i'm not good at cooking either, but i know how to prepare a basic meal. because you never know what those chef at those restaurants put in your food...

It's not that really necessary. but it's a plus though. Here in my hometown in the Philippines, women should know how to cook. Though it's not really a must, but if you don't know how to cook you'd get teased.hehe for some reasons, women here are skilled in cooking considering we love to fry foods. So, it doesn't really need all that skills in cooking. But do try to learn how to cook. As what they say, "the only way to a man's heart is through his belly".:-)

Well I don't think just women should know how to cook. I believe that everyone should learn how to cook, men and women. It is such a great skill to know and it doesn't matter what gender you are. Maybe if the person is very traditional they would prefer a woman to know how to cook but if she doesn't know how to, it's not her fault, we've moved on.

If your income is such that you can afford to eat takeaway food or go to restaurants for every meal,or even be able to afford to have someone cook for You,then no,not really... But as most people have budgets for their homes to run properly,and with concerns about what's going in to the packaged foods we're buying,as well as any special dietary requirements some people may need,Being able to cook for yourself is always a useful skill to have.You could even make a career out of it...And single or Married,You've got to eat...

If the man knows how to cook thenyou are ok, if no one know hos you are stuck with take out or must go out to eat.

No it is not necessary that a woman know how to cook.its the 20th century for goodness sake! the man could know how to cook and cook the meals or the 2 people in the relationship could share it or you could get takeout alot.lol Women can get jobs now a days and will not have the time to cook all the time. You don't need to start learning how to cook if you don't want to.

I don't think it's a female thing, I feel that people should learn to cook to be able to eat healthily and know about the food they're eating and to try new and different foods.

Well lets put it this way...My middle daughter when she was 16 could litterally "Burn Water" She did not want to be around to learn how to cook. She wanted to go out etc. One night she came home to change clothes and brought her boyfriend with her. He brought a Mc Donalds bag in and started eating out of it. My husband saw him eating, and said Like Mc Donalds? and grinned at the boy. the guy replied its ok I like it. Husband looked at him and said Hope so cause she can't cook and looks like that is what you will have for every night meal! I remember that to this day and still laugh about it. She finally married and LEARNED how to cook. she had two children and you just can't eat out every night. It is important to learn to cook not just to know HOW but for nutrition values. There is a table plate value of food. How many servings of different foods that should be a balance on any plate. And once you start learning you may find it is fun and you can start trying new dishes by hosting get togethers and trying new dishes on friends. Or do a party where everyone brings a covered dish and exchange recipes on how the dishes were made. yes the old theory is the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. as my NOW husband says...He lives to eat. But learning to cook should be fun. I loved home ec in school and carried it over into cooking. I have a few recipes from home ec that I actually made for my children and to this day still make them. and that is over 40 years ago. Just make it fun not a chore. Make a date night a week to go out together to eat. My husband and I like to go out and eat breakfast for a change of pace instead of dinners. Good Luck, and really hope you will enjoy learning.

Yes a woman should know how to Cook just like a man should know also. Everyone should know the skills to take care of them selves should not be dependent on someone else to do it for you just in case something happens to the other person they should be able to take care of themselves. But to leave because you don't know how to cook is not a good reason to leave. So i say Learn to cook so ou will know how to cook to take care of you.

i guess it is not necessary for a woman to know how to cook. However, it is better if the woman knows how to cook. I consider cooking as a talent also. For me, I began to know how to cook when i already married with of course with recipe book in my side but only simple cooking for our daily menu. Not the complicated recipes. Besides, I believe that the best chef can be found in the male population.

I'll have to say yes to that. But please don't get me wrong. If your husband really loves you, there's no way he would leave for such a simple reason. Still, as the wife, it is your responsibility to provide your husband with the utmost care and rest and that includes preparing dishes for him before and after work.

If not being able to cook is a reason for a husband to leave me , I'm so proud I don't know how to cook. I never want to marry. And That;s what I would have told dear uncle. I would have loved to see his face. the saying goes , the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach, Well I say to that , then let her have his heart and I'll take the rest, lol. I am living proof you do not have to learn to cook to make a man fall for you. My guy loves me , Sarah The Non cook! so All I can say is be yourself. Learn to cook if you Want to not to hook a man. Your true match will love you if you can cook or not!

for me yes it must be as the saying goes a way to a man's heart is through his stomach...well cooking would always be fun..although it is not a pre requisite for you to have a happy family lfe but at least its nice to see ur personally doing it for ur husband and ur kids...yes do start doing it now..i know u can as long that you have ur heart in whatever ur doing..thanks

I can promise you that if I married you, I would stay with you for the rest of your life, whether you can cook or not. I am a horrible cook though. So... I guess I'll just have to do the best I can for both of us. That said... culture is different. Perhaps where you life, cooking ability is vital for a good marriage. I do not know. I think learning how to cook is a good thing, whether you need it for marriage or not. I wish my parents had taught me to cook more. I am really awful bad at it.

I really love to cook and it is really my passion to cook.I think you don't have to force someone to cook because It is really up to a woman if she is willing to learn or not.But it is an additional plus factor for a woman in a man if she knows how to cook dishes for his man:)

Yes it is important to know to cook. What will you do go and bring in pizza and other junk food for dinner each night. Home cook meals are cheaper to feed your family with. They are healthier for you and can really benefit you in your weight and health. I would rather eat a home cooked meal than one from a box or can

Its always good to have home cooked food, and you cannot depend on others for your daily food (Cooking requirements). Its nice if you know cooking. There are many recipes which are quite easy, and you may try on difficult but delicious ones, once you enjoy cooking. The above statements are true for Man and Woman both.