‘Eventually he wakes up, comes downstairs, and says, “Hey, you didn’t cook or nothing?” and I’m like ???’: 25-year-old man complains that his girlfriend didn’t cook for him while he was asleep and only focused on hair and makeup

I'm surprised she is actually asking herself whether she is being inconsiderate

We're in 2026, and some women still think their duty is to cook and clean for their boyfriends. It doesn't matter whether the boyfriends contribute in any shape or form to the relationship; they're simply not expected to. In fact, they're not expected to do anything but exist and be catered to by their girlfriends.

I thought that dynamic was a thing of the past, but as I read more and more stories from Reddit, it seems that it isn't. To me, this type of dynamic is a valid option if it works for you, of course, but at least we should try to make it fair. If you're supposed to cook and clean, then your boyfriend should be supposed to do something else; at the very least, support you financially.

That said, I'm glad the internet exists nowadays because the woman who posted this story is getting to a much broader audience than she would've years ago. Maybe, at another time, she would've told this only to her family, and she wouldn't have been able to hear different takes and opinions.

Also, if you want, the internet can give you anonymity, so you can talk about things without fear of being judged or recognized. That's a truly powerful tool when it comes to complicated situations like the one below.

Luckily, this woman lives in 2026; she posted this story on Reddit, and out here we are not about shaming anyone for liking makeup or for choosing to cook whenever they want.

As I always say, not every situation is solvable; sometimes people show their true colors, and you should walk away. It's the only option.

Imagine living a life where you only have to cook for yourself and can do so whenever you please! Amazing