Is it acceptable for wifes to earn more than the husband?? with reason..?

Question

i would like to have ur opinion regarding the question that i have posted..hope that u all can voice out with rational reason.tank u..

Answer 1

Why  not  ?  I'd  LOVE  to  be  married  to  a  woman  who  makes  more  money  than  I  do .  A  woman  who  makes  a  lot  of  money  is  a  blessing  !  

Answer 2

If the wife accepts the fact she gets more than her husband and it does not matter to her then i don't see why anyone should bother.Some men may feel Insecure i know but the above fact rules.

Answer 3

yes its acceptable.  just be careful not to rub it in his face.  i make more money than my husband does, and while it does kind of hurt his feelings when it comes up, hes grateful cuz he knows that without my job, he would have to work two.  I just be very careful not to rub it in, and i never ever mention that to our friends or family.  we have no problems with it.  

Answer 4

why not?? lucky you!! relax go play golf lol

Answer 5

My wife earns about $5000 a year more than I do. I do not have a problem with that. She has an advanced degree and I do not. I try to help out more around the house, buy groceries, and do all the maintenance on the cars.

Answer 6

I think it doesn't matter ... maybe later the husband earn more when his chance comes

Answer 7

Why wouldn't it be?

Answer 8

Personally, I'd say that ia great.  I don't think there is a time in my life where I would have objected to it.

However, I can see where it could be a problem.  Historically, many societies has judged the value of a man by how well he can provide.  A better provider was a better man (and the better man gets more perks in life...read The Good Earth).

I think US society is shying away from this stereotype, but I think it exists to a point, at least in some people's minds.  Some men feel that if his wife makes more than he does, she is a better provider, which makes him less of a man.

Personally, the way I see it, my wife and I are working for the same goal.  We both want to raise our children in a loving fashion and provide a good life for them.  We want a nice house for them to live in, want them to have plenty of food in their bellies, want them to go to private Catholic schools, want to give them a head start in life by paying for their education, etc..  Besides that, we would like to make sure we have enough to retire comfortably.  These things cost money.  In the end, it doesn't matter if the money comes in from the left hand or the right, as long as it is enough.

Answer 9

Why not!

whats harm in earning more afterall its the money honey at the end of the day!!!

Answer 10

Of course it is.  The world is not the same as it was in 1965.  Now women get advanced degrees and are capable of earning the same if not more money than any man.

I am the breadwinner in my home.  My husband stays home.  When I work, I make in excess of 25.00 an hour, and my husband, when employed, was able to make up to 13.50 an hour.  

Male pride needs to be put in check, and acknowledgement of the truth of things needs to be considered.  It is very distressing that some men believe that they need to be in control and the one who makes the money.

I like to work.  I enjoy learning.  With the economy the way it is, it is not important WHO makes the money, just important that ends meet, bills get paid, and everyone stays happy and relaxed.

I sure wish my hubby would be able to make more money, because my home is going to c**p, but really, what's the fuss?

Answer 11

h**l yes! especially if she earned it.

Answer 12

yes. Im making more than hubby..

LOL.. Im hard working.. and successful..

Answer 13

I earn more then my man and he is fine with it.

He is trying to get in a better situation but there is no way he would down play me.

Answer 14

UHHH DUHHHH!

It my household it all goes into the same pot. There have been years where I make more than her and years when she made more than me.

It doesn't matter as long as we pay the bills and live our life the way we want to..

Answer 15

Its not the 1920's anymore sweetie... Be proud of what you earn!! Ofcourse it's aceptable! :D

Answer 16

heck no. keep that woman in the kitchen where she belongs!

Answer 17

I don't think it matters wither way, As long as you both are comfortable with that fact??

Answer 18

Yeah of course its ok. Wouldnt that be dumb if it wasnt?

Answer 19

Of course it's acceptable. Especially is she has more education, experience or training than he does.  

Answer 20

Why not?  I earn more than my husband.  I work full-time, and he works part-time and then does most of the work around the house as well.  We are each happy and comfortable with the part we play.

Answer 21

No totally unacceptable.

You make her quit that job today and go work for Mc Donalds.

I'm kidding.  Your question is ridiculous and your man is insecure.  Tell him sorry but in these days women CAN command a higher salary and if he feels he is missing out he needs to invest in job training and education.  

You get paid what you are worth.  Period.

Answer 22

I earn over twice as much as my husband.  He was a single father of two children and didn't go to college and I was fortunate enough to have gone to college, and so I have a better job than he does.  He wishes he could earn more money, and have a better job, but he's super glad that I make more than he does.  I get to treat him to special things and take care of expenses when money gets tight for him.  When his children are grown I'll encourage him to quit his job and change careers so he will be happier with his work even if he doesn't make much money.  

Women don't go for men based on how much they make, but how secure and happy they are.  I want him to be happy and it doesn't matter how much he makes.

Answer 23

when I was in my twenties it seemed to be a big deal.. we were racing to see who could make more..  then I took a large lead..  in our 30's she finally got a huge promotion a raise..   she's making almost 20k more than me..  but i don't care anymore.. cause between the two of us, we make a small fourtune....   just more money to spend!  

Answer 24

Absolutely.  My fiance and I have very comparable jobs and education levels.  We actually met while working at the same company in the same position.  We have since both switched careers and this year will be the first year that I make a little more then her.  But honestly, it never did bother me and never will if she continues to make more money then me.  As long as she isn't bothered by it I am not.  The only reason I would like to make more then her is so when we are ready to have children would like her to have the option of her working or taking care of the kids.  I don't want her to HAVE to work.  But as for it being "acceptable"  it certainly is to me.  And I feel it should be acceptable to any man in this day and age.

Answer 25

Why wouldn't it be acceptable??   A man shouldn't have a problem with it unless he has a super ego that he doesn't want crushed.  Once the paycheck come homes it supports the whole family anyway.

Answer 26

I have earnt more than my husband for many years....doesnt seem to bother him at all  :  )

Answer 27

What difference would it make? As long as both partners are working and living within their means, what difference does it make re: the numbers on a paycheck? It's all community property within a marriage anyway.  

Answer 28

My wife is an attorney and makes about 3 times what I do and we live in a nice house and drive nice cars and my children get everything they need..... Of course it is just fine if the wife makes more money. Marriage is a partnership and it should all go together anyway. I take a little bit out of my checks and she takes a little out of her checks so we each have our "own" money but otherwise the rest is one of the same. Good Luck.