WhitneyWomen Who Make More Money Than Their Spouse
September 13th 2010 18:11
Women can do anything they set their minds to.
In 2007, 25.9% of women were earning more than their spouses in cases where both parties work, which was up 17.8% from the two previous decades. The statistics of women who made more than their husband, who didn't work, was 33.5%.
Even looking at the unemployment rate for men and women, there is a difference. About 10.3% of men were unemployed, and only 7.8% of women.
These statistics have been rising over the past several years, yet women still remain on top. The percentages of women who make more than their spouses are ever increasing for one reason or another.
In a newer study from 2009, the reports claim that women make at least 20% more than their husbands. This can be a significant number if you really think about it.
Women have definitely increased their roles and duties in society from the house mom to the working mom. In 1970s, only 4% of women made more than their husbands,
Even now in 2010, over 20% of women still earn more than their spouses.
Why is this? Well, it may be that more women between the ages of 30 and 44 have degrees when compared to men. It could be that women can be more confident than men without being cocky and egotistical. Women can come up with more inventive ideas, and they can think out of the box a little better than men.
But, what do you do in a relationship in which you, as the working woman, make more than your working spouse? You don't want there to be an inferiority complex, and you don't want your incomes to get in the way of your success as a couple.
If you, as the woman, make more in the relationship, you want to make sure that you keep the relationship going. You want to communicate openly about any changes you may see in the relationship; stay honest and ensure that both you and your spouse feel comfortable with each other. You, also, want to remind your partner that you still value him; even though you may make more, there is always something that your spouse does better than you (remind him of that).
Keep things open and honest, and the money shouldn't be a problem.
I'm in this situation, where I make more than my husband. He doesn't mind it, as in the end we balance out as a couple when it comes to making the bills.
You don't want to brag that you make more, and you certainly don't want to throw it in your partner's face. You are a couple, and it's just the changing times. Your relationship isn't different in any way just because you, as the woman, make more money.
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