This is a question that often comes up in dual-income households.  Traditionally, if one person stays at home, it is easier for them to cook dinners and take care of the home, but when both people are working, how do you decide who does the cooking?

Alternating

You can alternate nights of cooking so the work is distributed equally between each of you.  While this seems to be the fairest way to split things up, it does not take into account differing schedules.  If one partner works evenings, it can be very difficult for them to take part in dinner preparation.

Working together

Assuming you both have the same schedule, working together can be a great way to talk about your days while making dinner.  With packed schedules, this can be the only chance you really get to spend time and bond with each other on a daily basis. 

Once a Week Cooking

If schedules are just too tight, you can dedicate one day a week to preparing food that can be cooked for the rest of the week.  Even if you have some flexibility in your schedule, this can be a great option to save time on those nights when you’re just too tired to cook.  You can expand this to once a month cooking by choosing meals that are easy to freeze and reheat later.

No matter which method you choose, try to find a way that is fair for both people while taking into account differing schedules and other obstacles.  Finding a way to cook your meals at home is well worth the extra work when you consider the added expense of dining out.