When hubby retired, I announced he WOULD learn to run all appliances and how to do basic cooking, cleaning --etc. Said I might just die before he does and he probably couldn't find another woman who would do everything, so might as well learn how, now. Have to admit he was a good sport about it. Only thing I can't get through is cleaning the bathroom. grin. OK I don't relish doing that room either, BUT it does have to be done.
After 10 years he does really good and will cook some, vacuum and always folds laundry and will feed himself when I am elbow deep in a project.