Attaining marital bliss and true happiness thru’ the tummy! 😉
According to a study by relationship expert Dr. John Gray, more than 70% of surveyed married couples enjoy cooking together and were significantly more satisfied in all areas of their lives than couples who don’t cook together. We chatted with nutritionists and relationship experts to help you discover how cooking together is the perfect recipe for a stronger marriage, leading to improved physical health, stronger communication and memorable experiences.
Cooking should not be seen as a personal chore but a shared responsibility between couples
Control the ingredients and improve your health
Without the regular practice of making meals at home from scratch, families will be less equipped to make informed food choices. So many deaths are caused from diet-related conditions like heart disease or strokes – a tragic event that can leave a spouse feeling stranded in the wake of their loved one’s passing. To prevent these ailments, we recommend pairing an active lifestyle with a balanced diet, namely one that is low in fat.
Tag-team your meals and strengthen your marriage
Making meals together also teaches you to communicate and work toward a common goal, such as deciding which groceries to buy or who will perform which task in the kitchen. Nutrition coach German Lam, founder of Glam Foods, suggests couples compare kitchen ingredients to the individual gifts each partner brings to the marriage. Keep in mind that “working together” can also mean dividing up responsibilities in the kitchen.
Look forward to memorable experiences with your spouse
Relationship experts suggest couples use cooking as a way to invest in the marriage by intentionally spending time together.
For example, research indicates that preparing meals as a couple significantly influences how spouses view their relationship. In Dr. Gray’s survey, 82% of couples who made meals together rated their marriage as excellent, while only 25% of couples who didn’t cook together affirmed their relationship as strongly.
This article was published with permission from Focus on the Family Malaysia. If you liked this article and would like to go deeper, we have some helpful resources at www.family.org.my
