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*Without being mean*, what would you think if you found out your boyfriend didn't know you don't cook raw meat by putting it in the microwave?

He thought he could put raw bacon in a microwave and cook it. He said, "You can cook bacon in a microwave! I have plenty times before." I told him that was precooked bacon. He realized I was right when he looked it up.


I wasn't ugly or anything, but it did concern me. He's 43 years old and doesn't know you cannot cook raw meat in a microwave. It makes me wonder if he'll ever be serious with a woman who isn't a huge cook. I remember back when he initially asked me if I could cook. Now it makes more sense why he seemed to care more than previous boyfriends.

Update: This looks disgusting and is not how bacon is supposed to taste or look! Lol... not in the southern part of the USA for sure.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a27117027/microwave-bacon/
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WhateverWorks · 36-40
Me personally? I wouldn’t date someone who can’t share responsibilities as needed. Present relationship, I do the majority of the cooking because I’m home first, but if I don’t feel like it for whatever reason I know I can count on him to handle things without it being an issue.

That said… lots of guys have the cooking skills of a 12 year old. The question is whether he’s open to learning and cooking together.. and.. if you’re open to learning how to get more into cooking with him.

Alternately, it’s worth asking yourself if you’d be fine marrying someone who you know will expect you to handle the responsibility. Cuz.. if not expect that to be something you regularly fight about.

Or.. you guys could have a conversation where you both decide neither one of you like to cook and will have a huge budget for restaurants.