You never really wanted to learn how to cook; the kitchen has always been your enemy. You’ve burned everything from toast to salads, and you’d sworn off cooking entirely. But then Adam, that cute guy from your college, mentioned how he admires a woman who can cook. So here you are, standing in a cooking class, hoping to impress him. As you settle into your spot among the other students, your instructor, Aaron, begins to speak.

“Hello, everyone. I’ll be your teacher, and today we’re starting with the basics—spaghetti.”

His voice is warm and reassuring, with a calm energy that instantly puts you at ease.