Is it difficult? Does it make you resentful? For those of you with husbands that work but make less than you do - is it a sore spot for you or them?
2007-05-13 10:56:50 · 6 answers · asked by Clicker 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I have always been the primary breadwinner. I was not resentful that I worked and made more. I was resentful that my husband kept taking jobs he hated because he wanted to make more money than if he took a job he liked. Then he would complain about his job. I asked him several times to take a PT job or a different job. I was finally making enough money to support us. As long as both people contribute in some way, it shouldn't matter who makes more.
2007-05-13 11:26:11 · answer #1 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, that is nailing the hammer on the head. I am the primary bread winner in the family and it is starting to make me resentfull we are not married yet and i postponed it because mainly of this issue he has a 12 yr old involved in this relationship and still is not actively looking for a full time job it is getting close to me calling it quits i am glad i am not the only one that feels this way. Making less then me is not an issue for me it is his unwilling ness to work the same as me when he has a child in this and we are struggling.
2007-05-13 13:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by chiefs fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was and I did not like it. Yes I was resentful - having someone live off you is a burden.
The working husband who makes less than you is not a big deal. At least he is trying to contribute.
2007-05-13 11:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Ker Plunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was while my hubby went to finish college.It was hard at times and I made hime do all the house work(you know laundry,cleaning,and dusting)oh and the yard work.It payed off in the long run so thats a good thing.
2007-05-13 11:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by what did you say 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live alone and I support myself. Nope it's not hard at all. I stick to my budget and if I want something, I pay cash for it. If I can't afford something, then so be it, my life isn't going to fall apart without it.
2007-05-13 11:05:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
divorced mom, and yes, was sole bread winner when married... my ex was a bum, and still is
2007-05-13 11:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by bronzebabekentucky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋