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I think a lot of guys today have no issue being a stay at home dad. If one spouse can make enough for your needs and the other can take care of all the other things that pile up then that can make life quite good for the family unit.
Bottom line, I work in a field with a lot of women...and it pays well....stay at home dad's are not that rare.
I think this topic came up a few months ago... but I don't mind answering again.
My lady and I are both white-collar professionals; she just happens to make 50% more than I do. That may be partly because she's more than a few years older than me - and thus, further along in her career - but it's not a problem for either of us. I admit that if we were close to the same age, I might feel a little funnier about it; I still would not bemoan other couples for making that choice though. We contribute to our bills in an amount roughly equal to our proportionate salaries... and I'm more eager to tackle some chores (e.g. laundry, vacuuming) than she is. So it works out well for both of us.
As I became less enamored by the day with my current career , I've considered taking some time off to work on some projects, some of which might turn into new career opportunities. My lady is supportive while acknowledging some belt-tightening. I already have the funds saved up to support my share of the household for about a year. I'd restrict my poolside bon-bon eating for the weekends.
My wife has her masters in education. I graduated high school by the skin of my teeth and went to trade school. I make a good living in HVAC work but when my wife was working full time she made more than me. We've been married for 31 years. guess it can work .
My current GF makes about twice as much money as I do and I have dated woman in the past who made significantly more money then I. For the most part, aside from a few instances where my pride got in the way, I did not have a problem with it.
As for intelligence, I 'require' that the woman at the very least be as intelligent as I, but if she has more brains, then that is cool too. Smart woman tend to make decisions on their own and are usually less clingy.
I am almost finished with my MD training. In the past when I have dated men who made less $$ than what I will eventually make-it was always them that had the issue with my future salary. I never think about it much and don't see what the issue is (especially since at present, I am broke as a joke)-but maybe I am being naive.
What are your thoughts and if you could share personal experience or examples of how people have made it work that would be great.
Men, if you can tell me what the issue is and if/how it can be resolved that would be great too. I am a very down to earth person and hardly talk about work outside of work and I don't belittle people just because they haven't chosen, or had the opportunity, to do what I do--or something that "society" would consider to be "equivalent". Maybe I still am naive in thinking that as long as 2 people love one another it shouldn't matter.
Letitgo, I have yet to meet an eligible bachelor that makes more money than me. My experience has been mixed, for the most it hasn't mattered. Only one guy really stands out, that had a major problem with it. I think that he was just insecure with himself. Needless, to say I moved on. The guy I am currently dating does not make nearly as much as me. Though he brings less cash to the table, he still has a lot to offer and I am happy. So there is hope. Good Luck!
What if you are more educated but make less money? Any difference then?
In my experience, people tend to have more issues with the amount of $$ their SO makes, but I agree that sometimes people can feel intimidated by education as well.
my wife just finished her master's degree and makes about $30,000 more a year than i do. I have an associate's degree and never really applied myself to do anything more to succeed.
it may have been different if i met her in this position but when we met it was pretty much even but as of right now, i have no objections or problems with her being more educated or making more than i do.
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, I've considered taking some time off to work on some projects, some of which might turn into new career opportunities. My lady is supportive while acknowledging some belt-tightening. I already have the funds saved up to support my share of the household for about a year. I'd restrict my poolside bon-bon eating for the weekends. 
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