Working women

I think many men don't want their wives to earn more than they do. Probably a matter of pride and control.

A male friend told me that too. A man may say that it is ok if his wife earns more that he does, but it is not ok. Men feel like their wives step on their pride and they feel inferior. So if you get married let your husband earn more than you. Make him feel like he is the head of the family

I think that would depend on your relationship and the kind of man he is. For us it is never a problem. I earn more than double than my husband's in terms of salary and I also have a business which added to my income. He on the other hand provides the car for free because he has a company car that we can also use. Our insurance was under his benefits too. But it doesn't mean that I earn more than him I will not give him the right for the decisions at home. He still has the last call and I always consult him for anything and we have to agree together to make any step. I couldn't remember as well that my husband ever felt insecure on me despite that. I think he is happier that I am earning more hehe. But it is also a responsibility of the wife not to hurt the ego of their husband if in case they are doing better in their career. You still have to make your husband feel important. But that is true that in general men's ego can be hurt by this kind of situation so the couple should have a good relationship to avoid such conflict.

yes i'd seen some couples where both are working and they fight for which one is better i m also a working woman....i am professional and my husband is businessman...though i am more educated than my husband but my husband earn more than me....i think it is just a matter of understanding..between couples....

Well for sure women nowadays works and earn lots as well and they aim high, specially continue studies to be able to get good promotions and get higher pay, but now coming to the fact that your bf, husband is having a lower salary than his gf/wife this will create probs between the couple because of money, it might comes that the salary pop ups when there are fights specially for those who are materialist...well it will surely be a sort of depressive situation for the boy thats for sure...

I believe that women nowadays are really practical in some ways of earning cash for a living. Men shouldn't keep this as a stumbling block towards their partners' success in life. This is a positive notion that their partners are being economical thinkers. Women tend to earn rather than spend a lot. They know the value of saving and keeping the needs first rather than wants.

should be no problem when a woman works outside runah and earn higher long as it is done correctly in accordance with existing education and skills and there is mutual respect of each position

It is ego. Plain and simple. And if it does cause problems, people should be telling the men to change. Not tell the women, "Stay in your place. Don't take opportunities and succeed in your careers because the poor fragile men might feel bad." I don't think ANYONE should be told to not climb as high as they can or want just because someone else has such low self esteem that they can only feel worthy if their wives make sure they stay one step under them. And, I can't believe people are saying that it's the women who should take care of the problem instead of the men changing their attitudes.

Yes Neelu, it is certainly the case of only ego! If we analyse, there is no difference in work for a man or woman! Love and dedication is a separate matter and quite personal. But the working woman is not only an asset for her family, but also an asset for the society for upliftmet of women in the main stream of society! Now women are good administrators, technocrats, doctors, lawers, teachers and even enterprenuers! We all must view equality between men and women in every aspect of life! Hope, you may agree with me! Thanks for this nice topic and have nice mylotting!!

i will answer it one by one :p first, yes..it might cause some problems with her partner, if he couldn't accept and admit that his woman is better than him in financial area. It is their ego, male's ego..because they think they're better than their women. It's natural though, so it's alright.. But that doesn't mean there's no solution and he can't try to accept the situation. So yes, he could try if he wants to..try to accept it and respect that his woman are better in financial matter. second..yes, i think it's true because it happens to me too. My man just graduated from college while me already working for almost two years now. We have the same age, but i graduated first. He feels that he's inferior to me, but he's a good person and he can accept it that for now, i'm just one step ahead than him. We'll never know if maybe one day he'll be few steps above me :D At first it was hard for him, but now he really appreciate and respect my works, because i'm working using my creativities, which i can't refused it myself when i'm in the mood lol .. happy mylotting..

i think this is talking about ego. no problem, if woman have a higher status than them, i guess. what's wrong?everybody have a change to prove their capability and they knowledge. nothing wrong with that. it should make other people increasingly motivated to get more higher status too..

see i think it depend on that couple and their understanding level. their was same situation i had seen in one of my relative's life but they never quarrel on this topic. the wife is earning more and her hubby is very happy with this

Yes i have seen some guys who having this problem. Recently one of my he-friend was saying to me that he met a girl but she is from rich and he is only one in this world and no relatives.... So he find it bit problem to accept her totally, because he been living alone and working alone. One side he feels good that he will get family through her but in another side he is not really happy.... So this kinda problem is still there in this world still... If man understand their partner then its totally normal. They should think of better life with own life partner.

Actually not,as a man you should not feel inferior even when your partner earns more than you earn,it is just basically how you handles the situation and maybe you just get affected with that its because you always mind what others might say mostly your friends. We can actually say really that women now have actually a better job and earns more well its because they have the attitude, the goal and the dream to become successful in life.Women are far different from a man, as a man we have our vices, a vices we cant avoid that needs to be sustain isnt it...so weather your partner in life earns more do not get affected with it, its just your ego your saying,Remenber you cant eat your 'ego'

I am sure some people think like this, but for me it is not an issue, and it has never been for any of my partners either. We live in modern times now, and it is completely normal that women work too. Most women in my country work and think this is completely normal, but maybe it isn't like that all over the world. So I guess it kind of depends on what country you live in.

The men have a protective instinct when we are talking about their woman. They want to be the householder, the one that earns the most. When a woman, earns most than his man, the man feels lower, incapable to offer her a good life, and yes, it`s a bit about his ego too.

If a guy has a ego then his ego will surely get affected if the girl gets more pay. However I would not have any ego. Love is all about sharing everything and I wouldn't mind to share her higher pay slip. Having said that I will definitely not want to stay with a girl who would bring money every time into discussion with me. I will leave her if that will be the case.