is it wrong that a wife makes more money then her husband. he want to divorce me cause i make more money then he does
2007-03-07 08:49:55 · 23 answers · asked by lisaanndubay 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No it is not wrong. And if that is the ONLY reason he wants to divorce then he is a shallow excuse of a man, and you are better off without him.
2007-03-07 08:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not wrong to make more money than your husband. He is either insecure about not making as much money as you because he sees it as not being MAN enough or he is controlling and by saying he will leave you unless you make less money is a very weak minded person. Sit him down and ask him why he wants you to make less money. Tell him the benefits of having more money to spend on things you might want, pay off bills early ect. Tell him you will continue to make your money and he will either have to learn to deal with it or leave. maybe he will agree to counseling on the issue. Some men are stubborn. Do NOT let him dictate how much you can earn. This is the age of independent women. Be strong and stand your ground. If he leaves he didn't really love you anyway. Good Luck
2007-03-07 16:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by smile4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with a woman making more than a man does. For my husband he would be and is happy that I make more than him that means we have more money to spend together. Plus a man that wants to divorce you because you make more than him doesn't deserve your love. If he can't see that what you are doing is helping your guys' life together then he isn't worth you time. I know that guys have their pride and they want to know that they can support their family, but for crying out loud marriage is a team effort. Just because someone has more to contribute to the team than another player doesn't mean that makes the other player less of a team player! It just means it makes the team as a whole stronger! Good luck and remember you are vauled and you are loved!
2007-03-07 17:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Gigglesalot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally if my wife were in a job where she made more money than me, I wouldn't care. Personally I think it's really sad that some men think that they have to let their pride get in the way and make big deal about this. I personally think it's a stupid and selfish reason to get a divorce. And no I don't think it's wrong.
2007-03-07 17:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by Bryan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband is obviously insecure and feels "threatened" by the fact that you make more money. It's a bit strange that he actually wants to get a divorce BECAUSE of that. Maybe he's using that as an excuse? Could be a million different reasons... Best of luck
2007-03-07 16:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by paperflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to upset you but i am sure there is more then just the money making!He may have a problem with it and i don't know why he would but I am sure there is more and he is not man enough to tell you the other reason! Divorce him and get a man that appreciates you!
2007-03-07 16:56:26 · answer #6 · answered by rere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he has an ego problem.
My wife earns more than me...of course, she spends more than me...but she also has a doctorate degree and I do not.
I don't have a hang-up on her earning power.
Some men do feel powerless if they don't control the finances...and historically, that has been due to the man being the breadwinner.
We're no longer in the 20th Century...it's time he woke up and realized women will soon overtake men in the board-room.
Best advice to you two: seek professional counseling of face costly legal fees.
2007-03-07 17:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by docscholl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a pretty lame excuse for divorce. You making more $$ than him may cause him to feel like a smaller man. Which is his own insecurity. He should be happy. My husband said he wouldnt care if I made more than him as long as $$ was being made!
2007-03-07 17:05:07 · answer #8 · answered by Kari R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not wrong. If he wants a divorce for that reason, it really is not worth it to begin if a man cannot respect a woman's decision to be independent.
2007-03-07 17:02:47 · answer #9 · answered by Theresa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't matter how much money you make. He must have a very low self esteem and a fragile ego if that is his only reason for divorcing you.
2007-03-07 19:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by C T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋