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The way to someones heart is often through their stomach.

Bring your crush warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, and theyll be swooning in no time.

Make a delicious, comforting lasagna on date night, and your partner will be absolutely smitten.

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Below, youll find the full story, as well as a conversation with Relationship CoachJane Parker.

If you truly lovecooking, theres no reason why you shouldnt do it!

Butthis imbalance when it comes to housework can take a huge toll on relationships.

Woman cooking alone in kitchen, questioning relationship as boyfriend refuses to help.

To learn more about this, we got in touch with UK-basedRelationship CoachJane Parker.

So what kinds of issues can arise when one partner refuses to help with the cooking and grocery shopping?

Beyond the practical imbalance, a lack of effort shows a deeper issuelack of empathy, Jane shared.

Woman questions relationship over partner’s lack of help; text highlights frustration and reconsideration.

In a healthy relationship, both partners should care about each others well-being.

In this case, theres no regard for the OPs exhaustion, stress, or emotional needs.

We all need to feel significant and valued in our relationship, the relationship coach pointed out.

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When one partner consistently ignores the others struggles, it leads to emotional disconnection.

Communication is key, Jane says.

If one dislikes cooking, they can contribute in other waysgrocery shopping, cleaning, or prepping simple meals.

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The goal is teamwork, not rigid roles.

Finding practical solutions together, like meal prepping or using quick meal options, helps prevent resentment.

But not every couple will be able to find a solution to this issue.

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People can change, but only if they genuinely want to.

In this case, theres no real willingness to support or compromise.

Thats not just a cooking issueits a respect issue.

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Finally, Jane added that feeling unsupported and unappreciated isnt just frustratingit can erode the foundation of a relationship.

If a relationship feels this imbalanced now, its worth questioning what the future will look like.

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