She didn’t really need to. I grew up cooking. Some years ago I came to the blunt conclusion that I enjoyed cooking more than DW did and was possibly better at it. So I just took it over for the most part. There are a few dishes that she’s better at, and she cooks those.
“”I came to the blunt conclusion “”
Well, you certainly learned how to be diplomatic!!! LOL
Our neighbor said when her husband retired, he wanted to do the cooking and she wasn’t about to tell him NO. The best of all possible goals when one retires. My husband and I both retired at the same time but I’ve never seen an end of the kitchen duties and like I say - after 60 years, it is tiring!!! I don’t think the wife ever fully retires but the man does.