A study from the University of Bath in 2018 revealed that some guys might feel uneasy or insecure if their partner makes more money than they do. This really varies based on personal traits, beliefs, and cultural influences. Recently, a Reddit thread titled "Men of India, would it bother you if your girlfriend/wife earns more than you?" sparked a ton of responses. Let’s check out some of those reactions.

A guy's point of view

In the end, whether a guy feels uneasy about his girlfriend or wife making more money than him really comes down to their unique situation and how their relationship works. A Reddit post posed an interesting question: “If she’s more successful in her career and earns a higher salary, would that bother you at all? I’ve always been curious about how men view this.”

Responses varied, with many sharing their true thoughts. Overall, it seemed that traditional views on masculinity often highlight men as the primary earners. When that expectation isn’t fulfilled, some guys might feel less manly or insecure, while others might not care at all.

My wife earns a higher salary than I do

A Redditor shared his thoughts on his partner always making more money than him, saying, “Healthy relationships thrive on mutual support. Just like you'd cheer for your family when they succeed, the same goes for your partner. My partner has consistently out-earned me, but she's never made me feel small. Honestly, I'm often amazed by the trust and belief she has in me. A woman who loves me for my quirks, respects me as I am, and drops everything to help me with my worries is someone I can’t feel jealous or insecure around. It’s a partnership based on understanding…”

When couples align their financial goals and collaborate to reach them, income doesn’t become a point of rivalry or insecurity. One guy mentioned, “My wife earns more than I do, but it all goes into one pot!” Another person chimed in, “Exactly! It’s all about providing for the family.”

A woman's perspective

A woman shared her story about her ex-husband, pointing out that men who lack emotional maturity and support often struggle to celebrate their partner's achievements and appreciate the perks of a higher income at home.

She mentioned, “I’m not swayed by the comments here. My ex claimed he was totally fine with earning less than me, and I was okay with it too. After we got married, I tried to juggle work and household tasks. I would cook meals in advance and keep them warm so I could go to work. But he would criticize me for not making fresh meals every time and insisted I should be cooking while attending meetings instead of prepping ahead. We could have hired a cook, but he wouldn’t allow it. He always said, 'You need to manage the house first, then you can do whatever else you want and go to your meetings.' It’s one thing to say it doesn’t bother you, but it’s another to actually act like it doesn’t.”

In response to her comment, someone suggested that men might feel their pride is at stake if they aren’t the main breadwinners, saying, “I’ve noticed this is a classic move some men pull. They get you to marry them, and then their true colors show. The plan seems to be to tie you down so you get emotionally invested, and then they reveal their real selves. This happens a lot. The worst part is when they get you pregnant without your agreement. They use broken condoms, which is a common trick to keep a woman dependent by having kids. Once that happens, she’s less likely to work.”

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