If I as a woman say that I want a man who makes as much as me or more, people in the church, usually men, are quick to tell me that that is superficial and ungodly. From a practical sense, however, I think that I am being very reasonable.
If we have kids, I would ideally like to work part-time or work from home while they are young so that I can take care of them while my husband works. If I am the breadwinner, this may not be feasible. It just makes sense for the man to be the breadwinner.
I have been met with hostility from men when they find out that I would not date a man who makes less than me. I don't think less of these men or think that I am superior. I just think that who I choose as my husband should be someone who is right for me -- someone who is able to be the breadwinner and provider if I have to scale back my hours when we have kids.
Is this not a reasonable stance?
Hi, I'm the guy that you're talking about that disapproves of women eyeing my wallet. I wouldn't say I'm hostile though, more like repulsed and shake my head kind vibe.
I think getting to the point. The scriptures say not to care about material things. And that if you have a roof over your head and food to eat, then that's enough. That's the good enough for an individual. However, I think it be wise, actually just common sense is to ask what's necessary for a family? What's the financial number needed to raise a family? A minimum number... not what your make or that a guy makes equal or more than you.
If two people can meet that number, I think that's good enough, at least materially
So.... SOME of what you're saying is reasonable. And SOME of what you're saying is unreasonable.
Yes it's reasonable to be ready for that time when the baby comes around. No it's not reasonable to expect a guy make equal or more money than you... especially when that's all we're talking about and I think the amount of money you make is unknown.
You could be a millionaire... That would seriously be unreasonable. You'd throw away so many opportunities to be with decent men that way. It's bad enough women do that by default with other variables
I think unreasonable in the sense of what's [financially] necessary. Let's say X represents the exact amount of money necessary, plus a "decent" savings, to raise a family. Between you a solid guy, you both make X. But, you make more money then the guy. So, you making more is financially unreasonable.
So what's going on? You and many women don't wanna say it ... So I'll say it and be the man I guess
It's a pyschologically thing. You just like the idea pyschologically that a man is making more money than you, a taller, bigger, smarter... Outright better human being than you perhaps in every way possible. Women like the feeling of it.
There's also a snobby social thing that women tend to love... I can't count the times it feels very forced women like to talk about their boyfriends/husbands good jobs when they have one.
I was sitting with a couple, the boyfriend was a chiropractor and the girlfriend was a medical assistant. The guy said , "I work in the health field" and the girl looked at me almost she almost shaked her head and said "no you don't" and looks at me and says "he is a Chiropractor". That moment, that's the moment I did not like her and so nasty. It's snobby and the guy was obviously trying to remain humble but it's often women that want to play this game of "hey, were really high up in society" and let the world know. And I say, " nooooo you are not when you act that way."
Aside the obvious of women looking at my wallet being very uncomfortable... There's also a snobby thing, I think almost all women I ever met seem to do. It rubs me the wrong way as it should to anyone. Sadly, I just don't like women in general because most of them have this or something that irks me. Fortunately, there are certain cultures in which women don't seem to act this way. Women are raised to be humble and just want a family.
What's the solution?
Have enough money to make a family work
Men and women seem to have a strong psychologically urge for men to be better than women in many ways, in a relationship so I guess find that
Do those two and I guess we're good 👍