Is cooking still considered a key requirement for women in the marriage market? This question sparked a heated online debate when a woman shared her experience of being “unmatched” by a potential partner after she mentioned she wouldn’t have time to cook post-marriage due to her job.
In a post on Threads, Swathi Kokate shared, “I recently met a guy for dinner through a matrimony app. The conversation was going well, but the moment I said I won’t be cooking daily because of work, his expression changed, and he unmatched me. Until then, he was praising my beauty, intelligence, and other qualities. Does cooking matter so much?”
Post by @swathi__kokateView on Threads
The post quickly gained traction, sparking mixed reactions. Some users supported Swathi, while others criticized her for sharing the encounter.
One user commented, “Well, he was honest. He may have specific requirements, just like we all do. It’s better this came up before marriage, rather than causing issues later.”
Another wrote, “Equality should be present in all aspects of life. Shared activities are more important than assigning roles.”
A third user shared, “My mother and sister taught me to cook and clean. It’s more about personality and behavior than anything else.”
Meanwhile, another user provocatively asked, “What if he said he’d handle the kitchen and house but wouldn’t earn any money?”
