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    19 Struggles All People Who Don't Cook Understand

    Because "microwaveable" is an important food group.

    1. Rationalizing the purchase of takeout for the third time this week.

    2. Bringing wine to every party you're invited to.

    3. Exclusively buying microwaveable foods.

    4. Snacking to avoid having to put together a "legitimate meal."

    5. Getting the urge to give cooking a shot, only to be reminded of why you never do.

    6. Getting confused when friends talk about spices or cooking implements.

    7. Dating those who cook so you don't have to.

    8. Feeling overwhelmed when a recipe has more than 3 steps.

    9. Knowing there are about a million more exciting ways to spend your time than cooking.

    10. Sweet talking your friends into cooking for you.

    11. Going to any event that has the promise of free food.

    12. Blatantly ignoring the concerns of your friends and loved ones.

    13. Knowing the people at your favorite restaurants by name.

    14. Only going grocery shopping when things get really desperate.

    15. Messing up even the simplest of meals with your aversion to all things cooking.

    16. Knowing in your heart that above all else, food always tastes better when it was made by anyone but you.