Can Man Handle Female Sucess?
By Simplemind26
@Simplemind26 (510)
Canada
January 12, 2007 9:20pm CST
Nowadays.Woman are getting higher positions than their partner.In some cases its outshinning the guy in their lives.Do you think this can have an impact on the relationship and why?
I would like to share my friend's story.She and her boyfriend have worked at the same company for 5 years.She recently got promoted as manager for a collections department.Her boyfriend was happy at first and now it has a strain in their relationship.He feels unworthy because her income is higher than his.
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3 responses
@babray06 (1787)
• India
13 Jan 07
This is the reason that many suggest two things. First of all not to bring office into personal life and also not to get involved into a personal relationship with someone of the same office. Thought there may be few cases which have become successful but in general there is immense risk in getting involved into a serious relationship like the one your friend has been into. At this stage if your friend really loves the girl then he has to overcome his ego problem and not let the office thing into his personal life.
@Simplemind26 (510)
• Canada
13 Jan 07
Thanks for your responce.It does make sence alot of companies dont permit Couples to work at the same company.Now we know why.This could and does have a strain in the relationship.There are some cases as you mentioned that were sucessfull but the percentage of that is low.Thanks for bringing up good points.
@hassanchop (820)
• United States
13 Jan 07
Usually, I think men can, but some men are insecure about it and feel that they and only they should be the breadwinner. To the guy I say, if you are insecure about it, go get a better education, get a better job, work more hours, be a better worker, do something if you don't like it, and improve your own situation rather than being a downer on the ladies.
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@Simplemind26 (510)
• Canada
13 Jan 07
Thanks for posting your comment.You have brought up a good point which is Insecurity.
@jewel76 (2305)
• Canada
14 Jan 07
I think this happens because men were always thought of as the money makers of the household, the ones who bring home the bacon, the ones who provides for the family. When the woman in the couple gets the higher paying position or job, it makes the man feel like he's failing at providing for his family. I think it's all psychological in a way. Woman makes more $=men feels like failure=men is in a bad mood=couple fights.
As for me and my hubby, when we first met, I had the higher paying job, and it's never bothered my hubby.
