Is divorce more likely if the wife makes more money than the husband?

Question

While I think it is awesome that woman can work and support themselves, I have noticed that in families where the wife makes more or is more educated than the man they are very likely to divorce. Am I incorrect? If this is true, why?

I am fully admitting that I may be wrong :)
I just ask to clarify my thinking

Answer 1

I don't agree. I make more money than my husband and we have been married for 11 years. He says the more I make the better our life together will be. It does not bother him a bit. Our money is both our money!

Answer 2

Yes and no. There is a connection statistically, but when you really break down the divorce cases, the reasons for the divorce are no different than in other cases. Ultimately, divorce comes down to the same things in all marriages: does the couple communicate, find time for one another, and do the work it takes to promote growth and love in the relationship? If the woman makes more money than the man, it will make little difference so long as BOTH people involved are doing the work to manage the relationship. It MAY be that some men are too full of pride to do the work if he perceives that he is not respected or treated like he is needed. It MAY be that some women feel compelled to put their career before the marriage in order to gain the edge they need to compete with the guys. Either way, the ultimate problem is not the woman's position. It is that one (or both) of the couple is not willing to put in the effort to keep communication, mutual respect, and the feeling of love flowing. It takes effort to make marriage work. That is the bottom line.

Answer 3

This is really worth about a 5 page essay, but the short answer is yes, it is true. BUT.... things are changing as women slowly achieve equal status in the working world and as men and women compete on an equal level. There will be more men with lower incomes and more women with higher incomes. Right now, more women are in college than men. Ergo more female graduates, ergo more female higher earners, ergo more couples who divorce where the women earn more.
It doesn't necessarily mean that men can't handle women who make more. Sure, some men can't, but certainly the younger men today aren't so hung up on the traditional notion that the man must make more to earn respect and be the head of household. Economics today simply don't allow that luxury anymore.

Answer 4

You know thats a hard question. All relationships are different but the truth of the matter is that alot of woman are still old fashion, i know i am and i want a man who doesnt neccessarily have to take care of me but someone who can. I want to be able to admire my husband and for my kids to see him as the bread maker in the same way that i wouldnt want him cookin better than me, thats just my opinion.

Answer 5

I would say alot of men might feel insecure. Society believes that a man is supposed to take care of his wife in certain ways, as wellas woman in her ways. If you have good comunicate nothing should break your bond. Anyways in todays day and age we pretty much need 2 incomes to survive.

Answer 6

Divorce is likely when the couple don't understand what being married means.

Who makes the most money is a problem if one person feels powerless.

Answer 7

Hi! i found this article in the net

How Divorce Will Affect My Financial Condition;
http://www.badcreditresources.com/articles/How-Divorce-Will-Affect-My-Financial-Condition

I hope this will be helpful to you.

Answer 8

you have a good idea, but it depends on the man and his thinking, try to pick the right one who does not jealous of his wife success.

Answer 9

it's more likely if the wife throws it up in his face all the time

Answer 10

If they are the right partner, it doesn't make a difference