My girlfriend just started working 6 Month ago and she is a Degree holder. I been working for 3 Years and only graduate from Collage.
Now she earns more salary than mine. So if you guys in my shoe how would you feel.
2007-03-14 13:52:59 · 27 answers · asked by Bill Long 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I would be proud of her, and keep trying to better myself. Don't be jealous. Think it through, do you want a girlfriend that is smart and a hard worker and valued by others?? your there! Just be the man she needs you to be, No matter how much money she makes, she would throw it all away to have a guy that she can be proud of, are you that guy or not???
its up to you, you are blessed.
2007-03-14 13:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by HEYYOU 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool. Good for her. Maybe she can take me out for dinner once in a while then XD. Honestly I don't have a problem with it. I would still be the quickdraw on my wallet as much as I can afford to, just because I don't plan to take money with me when I die and I enjoy spending my extra cash making those I care about happy. Money isn't that important to me, but maybe someone I was with might think so or think more of having better money. That would be her choice. Or maybe she doesn't care about the money but just likes that job and it happens to come with better money. At any rate, enjoy the money, don't worry much if she spends more than you at christmas and such because she can. It is the thought that counts. Money only matters if you don't have enough to live comfortably. I make more than I need and I don't get 1/2 the money I could be geting with the skills I have, but I like my job and my boss and where I am and what I am doing. I have an extra $300 a month in the slow months even that I don't really need. I only get out golfing and skiing and such so often. I just put the extra aside. Eventually I do wanna go hike across Australia for 6 months, so I'll probably spend a bunch of it then...
2007-03-14 21:03:13 · answer #2 · answered by Malcolm L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't care if we were just boyfriend and girlfriend. However, I might consider going back to school and getting that degree so that I could improve my chances in general!
On the other hand, if we moved in together, and we began to mix finances, I think it would be a good idea to have a financial conversation so that we know where we stand. She shouldn't be forced to pay your way. And you shouldn't be forced to pay hers.
Some men are very uncomfortable with a woman that makes more money. And some women are very uncomfortable with being with someone less "ambitious" than they are. How do you think your girlfriend feels?
The number one thing -- don't pester her about it. Don't complain that you "just didn't get a break" and that she has it made. She worked hard, got that four year degree, and had to work to get that job.
Also, don't make a big deal if she splits the check instead of picking up the tab. The fact is, her finances are private, as are yours.
2007-03-14 21:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by Just K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I have traded places with changing jobs. I used to earn much more then she did but now she earns more then me and thats cool. Sometimes I guess you might feel like you need to do better but really as long as she isn't throwing it in your face its all good mate, enjoy the financial freedom it will bring.
2007-03-14 20:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Murray 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not in those shoes however, if I were I would be proud of her accomplishments. Only an insecure man would have a problem with his lady making more money than himself!
2007-03-14 20:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be very careful because girls can be very money minded person but if she loves you that that all it matter that she loves you. I wold feel good about my gf if she made a lot of money than I would not have to have her steal my wallet anymore LOL as long as she dose not make fun of you that you are poor if she dose than you can oh well have fun with all the money you spend.
2007-03-14 20:58:08 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew Zajac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not sweat it just think if you guys get married the more money she makes the better lives the two of you can live money is not every thing but it sure helps, who makes more money not important what you do with it important.
2007-03-14 21:05:37 · answer #7 · answered by getatjayr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a big shot to my pride when my girlfriend brought home more than me. She even had to support me while I went to school, which hurt even more. Now we've been married for 7 years, and now she's the stay-at-home mom, and I make all the money, so I gueaa it evens out after a while, but that shot to your pride hurts.
2007-03-14 20:57:13 · answer #8 · answered by Bobby G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My girlfriend earns more than I do but I don't mind. We share expenses anyway.
It bothers her a bit though because I could make a lot more but don't because I'm lazy.
2007-03-14 20:56:49 · answer #9 · answered by Vegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the job... if she earns more as a businesswoman and you work for a charity i think thats fine...
as long as you enjoy your job (respect and job satisifaction are very important) however if you are in the same line of work that would be a problem or you could simple swallow your pride and spend her cash
2007-03-14 21:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋