Women, would you date a man who earned less than you? (Page 2)
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No, I wouldn't.
I'm not looking for a man who's rich or who can give me money. Sure it's important to have a job, but I don't expect him to be my financial provider.
The reason why I wouldn't date a man on this situation, it's simple because I know that some men are bothered by the idea of being in a relationship with a woman who makes more money than them.
I wouldn't mind. But it is important to me that i'm with someone who is either working towards or employed in a job they really like or feel passionately about. I think it just stems from wanting to be with someone who's also independent and has their own life and goals. I'm a library tech atm, studying part-time to become a librarian.
I make more money than my boyfriend and it's never been an issue for me and it would never bother me, as long as someone works, then the amount of money and their occupation doesn't matter to me.
Also i'm a cocktail server but I have an Associates to fall back on if I ever get tired of it.
I'm not sure bc I'm yes and no. I would date him regardless but I don't want him to feel small. There are a lot of men who doesn't like the fact that their S. O earns more than them. It brings their confidence down. Also if we're married and have kids we both need to work out on financial issues. But I don't know men will always earn more than women? bc it happens a lot in work, there's no equality in this part.
Yes, why not?
I earn quite a bit developing software (it's a lucrative field and is growing very quickly in the Netherlands). Arbitrarily rejecting any guy who makes less than me would be nonsensical and any girl who does so is definitely a gold digger.
I don't have an issue, but when I have dated guys where the gap was too big, they have an issue. Sometimes immediately. Other times over time. Usually it ends up relating to the fact they can't get me the same level of stuff/experience I can get myself and they feel insecure.
So I am still on the fence, but it hasn't been great so far.
I am a fairly well paid mid level manager.
Yes. That wouldn't really be an issue for me. As long as he has a career, then it's all good. I find that most times in those situations, it's never really the woman that has the issue. It's more than likely the man. He equates that with competence amongst other other things.
Looking at the women who have been interested in me even though I'm working a dead end job, I'd say yes. But it's just a college job, and I've had elite companies asking to talk to me. Women look at potential. Most women can sense if someone is smart and ambitious.
Wow this is actually depressing. I wish more women were gold diggers, thats the only thing I got going for me, my money. I am not good looking, I have zero sense of humor, I am incredibly nerdy and not very athletic. The fact that the overwhelming majority of them dont care about money sucks, when money is all you got.
If he actually worked, yes. The last broke guy I dated only bothered going to work three days a week (self employed), couldn't pay his bills and tried moving in with me after three weeks. I also cooked for him, served him and did the dishes on our dates, paid for the nights out, etc and he didn't always show up in clean clothes or on time or showed. He was a very kind, perceptive and empathetic guy, but there has to be a happy medium.
I actually think it might be attractive if a woman made more money than me.. Is that weird for a dude? haha
If he would still be self-confident , yes.
Cuz the only problem for me is when my boyfriend has a lack of self-confidence , that would make him want to dominate me in every chance he finds just to prove that he's the man.
I like confident men who don't really care if they earn less than me , I just want him to be a responsible man regardless how much he earns.
Sure. I'm significantly more interested in whether or not he actually enjoys his job. I don't bother asking how much a guy makes, because I'd rather hear about his day, share funny stories, whatever.
Forgot to add, my own job is a technical writer.
Yeah, of course! As long as we're both doing our best, it doesn't matter who earns more, we would help each other. Also, I couldn't date someone who felt offended if I earned more than them -_- I've met some of those guys.
For the past 7 years I've made more than my husband. Matter of fact, he's gone back to school and isn't working recently. I don't have a problem with it at all. He supported me at one point and I'm supporting him.
What matters more to me is whether or not he's as ambitious as me. A man can be as ambitious or more ambitious and still not make as much money as me, but if he isn't doing what he loves or trying to learn more and be more, then it would matter.
His making less than me would mean nothing to me.
I wouldn't care a bit. If my guy works and helps me build a life, I don't care about numbers. I care about effort.
Lol I am 18 and was once with chick who was 19 when I was 17, Didn't had no ride back then and she seemed ok with it. She used to pay most of times when we used to go out, But I did put up a fair share too lol She had a job (not permanent doe) But yea it doesn't really matter out irl
I want a man who is ambitious and honest and earns his money in a good career (good in the moral sense). I don't care if he out-earns me as long as he is honest and hardworking and is able to provide for us in case of necessity.
No. I make too little right now but WILL be making more in the future (I'm only 19). I would expect any guy I date to make more right now because I only date older guys. There's somethin' wrong with his broke ass if he doesn't.