I don't think it is about dictating who does what (women must do the cooking, men must fix things) but about what things each person is comfortable and capable of. It is about figuring out what is equity in your individual relationship. If that means she does all the cooking, fine. If that means she never cooks, fine. That is between the people in involved. I don not enjoy cooking but I can cook. We share the cooking in my house. As well as the majority of the housework. I know others where she likes cooking and is happy to do it every day.
For the record, my mom (born in 41) shoveled snow and raked leaves. She was an old school independent woman who could take care of her own house when she needed. She would be outside with my dad sharing in the work. He could also cook and contribute to house work as well. In later years, his asthema made it something he could not help with as much and she held it down with me and my brother. Love my mommy!!
BTW, I think everyone should know how to cook, personally. I mean really you are a grown up learn how to take care of your own azz before you demand someone else take care of you.
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