If a wife don't has her income.How could she live?

It depends on the situation the woman is in. Nowadays, married women who work and have careers are becoming the norm. Minding the kids and home is already hard work but many women opt to continue working for different reasons. The important thing is that husband and wife talk about it. Some men would want their wives to chip in financially. Other husbands would want their wives to stay at home and care for the kids. I have friends with husbands who work abroad and they chose to stay at home to make up for the absence of one parent. Other women work double time after having kids to supplement family finances especially when kids start attending school. Women who are breadwinners are not unheard of either. If the wife makes more money than the husband, it is economical and rational for her to be the one to have a job instead of the husband (house-band.)

women works at any place now a days and they are very brave. they can handle any task and very talented too. there is no wrong in women working and earning. to me everyone is equal and want to enjoy their part of life.

Here I think most women still have their own career. Some may be a stay at home mom when their children are born. You are right. It will be sad if their husbands leave them one day if they don't have a work. And probably they can not object since they depend on their husbands only. And if you are a housewife, your life may be boring and you may be outdated since you don't have a social relationship after a long time. I love China

My mom would always tell me that a woman must have a career, even if the husband could be able to support her and the family. She says it's not only about finances, but whenever there's a routine (cooking, cleaning, washing, etc.) it's a thankless job and you won't get anything out of it - except of course the happiness of providing for your family. Though I'm not undermining women who have left their careers for their family (I know that's humbling) but there should be a balance. She must have other things to attend to so that she could get the satisfaction of self worth - of achieving something for herself. An idle mind is the devil's playground. If a woman doesn't have a career, she would tend to think too much. Not only for women, also for men. I had experienced this a few years back when I didn't have a job, I tend to nag my partner and just watch every action he does - I wasn't the best partner to be that time. It was because I was idle and could only wait for him to come home, and when he was tired, I thought that he just didn't want me. I know it's good to be a supportive mother and wife, but I think we all should have time for ourselves and do things that would nurture our emotional and intellectual growth as well. Have a great MyLot experience today!

it's fine for a woman to be a stay home mom without income as long as husband is working. but when husband leaves, she should look for another man.

I think woman should work and take her job seriously.It is not only supporting herself but also achieving self-accomplishment.To some extent, it fulfil herself if she put her heart in his job.

If a wife doesn't work outside home, she is still working for the family, for her husband and her children. She gets her pay from her husband, who should be responsible for the financial status of the family. My wife takes good care of my family and I appreciate it for all that she has done for us. I am a responsible husband and father to my children with a stable job, though not highly-paid, yet enough for the consumption of the family. It is not a big problem for my wife to start working again if she wishes to. Enjoy your life and work, zhouxi.

zhouxi, Financial support from her husband, savings, investment, inheritance or even pawn off her jewelries if she is widowed. But, I am sure you will agree with me that the monies will run out eventually with time because none of us including your friend is anywhere like Warren Buffet or any wealthy individual in the Fortune 500. Unless, she is able to find some form of financial support, she will need to get a job to earn the money she needs to support her family and/or herself. Even for married couples, it is quite common for the wives to work to provide the extra income for the family to make ends meet and most of all able to set aside part of the monies to save up for a raining day. Now, I can understand some arguments that wives should be at home especially when there are children but I have to say that there's no hard and fast rules here. We just need to be flexible and sensitive like not forcing the hand when there are so many options.

yes, it is true that there are many wives who have no work. and there are many reasons for that. the worst reason can be that the husband does not allow his wife to work. another reason can be that there is no work available in the area that suits the skills of the wife. one more reason is that the wife is content of taking care of her husband, children and house. if the couple live in a not-so expensive city and the husband earns much, then one source of income is Ok. if not, then the wife should contribute to meet both ends.

I think that this is one of the many reasons why women continue to be abused even when they know that their husband is in the wrong. They rely on his wage, and know that they just wouldn't be able to live without him. However, I think that in this day and age, there is absolutely no reason why a woman shouldn't go out to work and earn her own money to be able to buy her own things with. I would find it horrendous to have to rely on a man for anything, and I much prefer that I am able to have my own money that I have earned through my own good hard work.

Hi zhouxi! I am one of those wives who didn't work. Well I used to have a work before marriage but I have to quit my job since I marry my husband. That's not really a problem with me since we have clear understanding about our situation before we got married even if sometimes I miss working and earning for myself. hehe Anyway, if something bad happens (I hope not) of course I will find a job for myself. I already have experience in working and I also have some credentials and skills to use if ever. Or maybe if I can't land on a job, maybe I can start my own business instead. Right now, there's already a lot of working moms here in our country and that seems not to be a problem. I think the couple should talk about it before marriage and so that it won't create any conflict in the future and they must know their responsibilities and priorities.

I'm so glad that my wife has her own job that she does some sewing though she has no salary,and she has regular customers,so she at least can support herself.In fact most of the money that we could have our building built came from my wife's income because when we got married my salary is so little!I think if the family is not very wealthy,it's better that both of the couple have a job each.

well if she does not have a job or work and her husband left her or say the person that was providing the finicial income for her was no longer there then she would have to suck it up and get a job she would just have to get used to working i do not insist that a wife should have a job i like the idea of a stay at home mother that keeps the house clean cooks dinner and takes care of the kids but now a days many families just cannot afford to do that

If and only her husband has left her ,then she is need to do work.But if she is living with her whole family, then she don't need to do work. Also if you want to do work for fun after marriage, you can make your hobbies as your profession. if she is not living with her family, then she 'd not live in today's world without an earning.