Does it matter if you earn more than your guy?

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Philippines
August 21, 2007 9:43pm CST
the old idea that it should be the man who will be the primary breadwinner can still affect relationship? You need to assure him that you respect his career and life choices no matter how much or little does he earns and never rub your greater spending abilities in his face.,let him know that you consider what you earn to benefit both of you because it gives you more opportunities as a couple and find ways to make him feel needed even though you don't need him to buy you dinner. but if he tries to hold you back in your career, it's more of a control issue and he may not be the man for you...
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• Indonesia
22 Aug 07
i personally really don't mind as long as we can respect each other and also still treating him as the breadwinner.i think it doesnt matter at all for this time. maybe this kind of question should be asked to men..do they mind if their girlfriend or wife earn much better than himself?
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@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
22 Aug 07
no.. it doesnt matter for me.. when my boyfriend and i was still seeing each other almost everyday.. i've got more allowance than him since my family social status is better.. i dont say that they are poor but its like they need more money because of some reasons.. so sometimes i am the one who pays for our date... he saves his money to buy presents for me and that makes me feel special.. we never fought because of money... hahai... i would prefer to spend money that be away from him like now.. we're on a long distance relationship now for studies.. i just miss those days we laugh together..
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@magikrose (5429)
• United States
22 Aug 07
The way I look at it as long as the bills are getting paid who cares who makes the most. This is a time where it is ok for the women to make more than the men. What is most important is that the bills are paid and you can have groceries in the fridge.
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