Traditionally, men have been regarded as the ‘breadwinners’ in the family. However, nowadays families come in all shapes and sizes – some with dual incomes and others where the wife earns more than the husband. So, a Twitter user invited men to share their honest thoughts on this change and initiated a meaningful discourse online.
Dear men of Twitter,
How will you react if your wife earns more than you?— Shaani Nani (@shaaninani) September 17, 2020
The responses to the question were mixed. Some men addressed it with wit and humour saying they’d enjoy the perks that come with the situation.
Pizza wo khilayegi aur kya🙂🤣
In our marwadi families womens help in family business and it is very normal thing
Generally every female is business minded and talented.— Keshav Agrawal (@agrawalkeshav16) September 17, 2020
If n when I get married and my wife earns more than me, this'll be my reaction everyday… 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/EH8pQYo9em
— Nirbhay (@Nirbhay1282) September 17, 2020
Double maza …
Life will be so easy waise bhi ittni mehangai hai— . (@logicalgabbar) September 18, 2020
A few shared personal experiences which highlighted the fact that in a marriage, there is no room for competition. Just mutual respect and support for our partners.
The question is irrelevant for me.
I see her as a teammate, not a competitor. Money never been the focal point of our relationship.@shaaninani— Air Marshal P K Roy (@PKRoyIAF) September 17, 2020
My wife earns more than what I earn and I feel proud of her not because she earns more than me but because she is more talented and capable. Tagging her 😅😃 @MaanNavdeep
— Vaibhav Anand ੴ (@the_rich_trader) September 18, 2020
In my case, she is doing that for several years now:) life can't be the same all the time:) I am happy that despite losing job I am able to earn and remain constructive:) life is too short to count like that. Not boasting, kindly don't misunderstand:)
— Anujit Kumar Mukhopadhyay (@AnujitKumarMuk1) September 17, 2020
After marriage, it’s all one income. Nothing mine nor her alone
— Subhrajyoti (@subhra2jyoti) September 17, 2020
I guess Husband and Wife are not competitors (Healthy competition is good though). Salary should not be an issue if the compatibility is great.
I don't have any qualms if my wife earns more than me. I will be happy for her.
As far as others poke into this matter, I'll ignore.
— Sandesh Shiva (@SandeshShiva) September 17, 2020
While others admitted that they might feel a hint of discomfort or jealousy if their wife’s income was greater than theirs.
I'm not married yet, but the fact of even thinking that my wife will ear more than me
gives a unsettling feeling, not that i am against it but from inside it doesn't feel right.I'll support her no doubt but it will upto her to calm my unsettling behaviour.
— Joy Mukherjee (@Joy_taekwondo) September 17, 2020
Obviously I'll be happy for her achievements.
But will a girl want to marry a guy who earns less than her?
— Nikhil Jain (@NikhilJain05) September 17, 2020
I won't lie, I'll be jealous of her and my man ego wouldn't be able to take it.
But then think about this, aren't both of us together and her and my earnings be our earnings?Also well I shall be proud because she's independent and strong enough. Probably kiss her for this ❤️
— Preet Hindocha (@preet_hindocha) September 18, 2020
What’s your take on the topic – should couples consider all income as one and not keep count of who’s earning what? Tell us!