[Melody21808]

I’ve noticed that a significant number of men are resentful and unhappy if their wives, girlfriends, etc., make more money than they do. I know of one man who badgered his wife into trading her nursing position for a lower-paying service job because he resented her higher salary. How common is this trait among men? Don’t they recognize the benefits of two high-paying salaries?
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Name : Melody21808, Gender : F, Disability : Married, Age : 45, City : Atlanta, State : GA, Country : United States, 

[A-Woman]

I think it is more of a control issue than a gender issue. I have historically earned far more than my partners. However, I am facing the situation where my newly graduated partner will be making almost twice as much as me immediately following the commencement ceremony. Although I have supported the family during my partner’s education, I am somewhat threatened by the prospect that I will not be the primary breadwinner. It makes me feel as if my role in making buying decisions will be lessened proportionately to my income contributions. Before, I felt I had the right to make all the decisions, even though we always discussed and agreed upon a course of action. Given this scenario, I feel this is an issue of control. Perhaps men feel that way, too.

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Name : A-Woman, Gender : F, City : Marquette, State : MI, Country : United States, 

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