Women shouldnt marry men who are making less money than them, true or false ?

Here is my take. If a man is with a woman, and they are both in agreement about this, then it doesn't matter. Now some men do not like the idea of their woman making more money than them. I could be because of insecurity issues, or feeling inadequate. But that is another story to tell right there. Some woman may think its weak for a man to make less than them. Some enjoy the idea as it leaves them feeling independent and empowered.
What do you think. Should a woman marry a man if she is making more money than him. It that ok with you. ☺

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Salix75 · 46-50, F

Totally ok with me. I don't need/want a man to provide for, or keep me. I make my own money. So long as both parties in the couple are comfortable with things, then good.

Women shouldn't look to men to provide for them. Men shouldn't be forced into the role of breadwinner, or feel inadequate if they make less. If the imbalance is an issue, there are ways to shift the balance (e.g. you work part time and make less money? do a greater share of the housework)

Zonuss · 46-50, M

@Salix75Interesting. Roles are there because of our social constructs in this world. But there are some who believe that it is natural for a man to feel like he wants to provide and take care of a woman. And vice versa. ☺

Salix75 · 46-50, F

@Zonuss maybe so. A bit of column A and column B.

Some roles may be from evolutionary biology (larger males can protect - but even this isn't universal in nature), but others are certainly social constructs.

There's no evolutionary reason a woman can't go out and make a living. It used to be the case that women were dependent first on their fathers (or brothers if the father died) and later their husbands to have a place to live, food to eat etc.