More Men are Marrying Wealthier Women

[cheerfulgreek]

I just think that everyone has their own views on what a relationship should be about. That's why I wouldn't be with a guy unless we had similar goals, and views of what a relationship/marriage is. Not everyone thinks the same way about it, so if whatever works for you and your Mr. then don't change it. I also don't believe in separate bank accounts, because no matter what kind of income I'm making, I believe what's mine is his and vise versa. However, I also want to feel and know that I'm financially secure with the guy I marry, so our financial goals and views need to match. I also know that he has financial, physical, and emotional needs that I should be meeting. It's just that I think it should work both ways.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I already know when I'm done with everything, I'll be the bread winner....

Not to get all in your personal business/

Do you know this based on the man that you are currently dating and the maximum earning potential of his career?

/Not to get all in your personal business

I agree with much of the other things you said.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Well, when I'm done with school, I won't have any student loans to pay back. Plus, I'll be doing a non-traditional 4 year residency after I graduate which is coming up next year. I was just saying that if he's making what he's making now. But, great point, I guess I didn't look at it that way. He hasn't discussed that part with me yet.

Yeah, you don't want to be presumptuous because you don't really know and it has a certain tone to it. If I picked up on that tone then I'm positive many men would see that as a challenge to their manhood.