Do you earn much more than your husband?

we're married 22 yrs. for 18 yrs ,he earned more, for 4 yrs., i earned more. he was hurt back then even if it wasn't really an issue .when he worked w/ more pay, he's happier.now he's retired and i work alone, he's gotten over it and a lot at peace now.we, wives shd. be sensitive regarding this,if not it can cost us our marriage .

This can be a topic that can go either way. Personally I wouldn't mind if I had a wife! let alone a wife that could bring more money than me in! That's would be great! I have nothing against that! However, I can also see how some men may feel hurt by this fact. If they are the bread bringer, and they bring the least amount of bread home (in our times its money) than he may feel belittled more than anything and lose some esthusiasm (can't spell) and modivation. It really depends, if he is at home with children, than there would be no problem here, but if he also had a job and she brings in more money than this is something that you should sit down and discuss. Ask him, ask him with he thinks, etc. Well there is my perspective, but personally i would love a woman that brought more money in than i did! haha! Money isn't everything, it should be the number of times you both make each other smile in each given day, and that's what should be important!

Does that really matter? I personally am a man but I could careless in that situation. If she makes more, great, if not, great. As long as we're taking care of each other, that's all that should matter.

it's easy!!your husband need a woman who really understand him!most of men too! Clever and understand him,I think never he say goodbye to you!Good luck!

This is good for you as you can then dominate!

I am a stay at home mom. So he makes the money. I quit working after I had my twins. Couldn't afford the daycare. If I were still working, I'd be making more money than him. I don't think my husband would deal well with it if I made more than him. He has the attitude that he needs to be the one taking care of his family. I honestly don't think there is a way from keeping them from getting hurt.