You might say you want a seven-figure type of partner. You want that kind of partner that is rich and powerful and can take care of you. Good luck with that! Being more realistic you settle for a regular joe smoe. But do you have the basic qualities to keep someone coming back for more than just lovemaking? Like Not everybody can be Like Cardi B and be in a relationship where she claims “I don’t cook, I don’t clean.” Even if you are like Cardi B, you see what happened with her marriage to Offset. So I believe that there are some basic skills that are assets to a relationship. Here is some advice that should help keep a stable relationship.

Cooking is damn important in a relationship. Everybody has to eat and not just once a day. People usually have to eat at least two to three times a day plus snacks in between. Food can be pretty pricey, eating out all the darn time can be downright expensive. Cooking is a necessary life skill past a gender role. I live a sort of rock-star style of life and I damn sure know how to cook. Cooking is huge in the punk scene and the reason is, it saves money. You have to know how to cook a basic meal as a starter. If you want to impress your mate then learn how to cook some signature dishes. The important thing is to know how so hunger pains don’t lead to a nasty break-up.

The importance of keeping a clean home. Unless you plan on marrying a slob so you two can live in filth together then you should make a healthy habit to clean. It’s not hard, you just have to do it. Wipe down counters, sweep, and mop. Do laundry from time to time. In a relationship your partner is like your teammate, and teamwork makes cleaning easy. Like you don’t need your future baby in a cradle of filth. Poopy diapers everywhere, If you really like the person then soon comes the baby. If you and your partner are slobs then throw a baby in the mix. You gonna have child protective services at your door so fast you won’t have a chance to keep your kid. Keep a clean place is essential to having a happy, well honestly I know some dirty filthy slobs that live like two pigs in a pin. Take it or leave it, I’m sure that there a dirt bomb out there for you if you’re into that sort of thing.

Most relationships end because of money issues. Money management is so important in a relationship. I respect my partner because she is great with money. Like, when it repping time she’s the one I call. I am alright with money, I guess but I know how to shop and don’t have to ask her for a thing. But I have seen too many couples that get all mixey with their fiances. They expect to live this sort of high-end life of luxury and when the ball drops they are ass out. You can’t really just rely on your partner to take care of you. You have to bring your own money to the table if you plan to gamble with love. Work, hustle, do something to get your own. Share what you have with your partner. It’s always good to gift from your loved one every once and a while. Budget also, knowing who paying for the bare necessities. Just be a pillow princess and expect your ass kissed just because you got one. No, get up and do something with yourself. Get money together and support one another.

Communication, gosh if you can speak to your partner then I don’t know what. You have to be able to talk to each other. Having open and honest conversations about what your wants and needs are. Communication is basic but often overlooked. I know couples that wake up and don’t say anything to each other. No good morning, just get dressed and go out the door. That’s no way to live, and if your relationship is like that then you two might be on your way towards splits-ville. Make sure if you want to keep your partner that you actually talk to your spouse. I understand sometimes with work and social lives we don’t have time in our day for consistent contact. You are just going to have to make the time. Consider doing check-ins with your lover. A simple text to let them know you’re alright and you care. It helps.

I think these are basic valuable assets that you should bring to a relationship. These are really basic life skills. I don’t prescribe to gender roles. Both men and women should both bring something to the relationship. Both should cook and clean. Some of the best chefs are either male or female. I believe if you really want your relationship to work then you find a way. Just love the person that your with and it should work out.