Being financially independent literally solves a lot of the problems women in our society face on a daily basis. Financial independence gives women autonomy, it gives women power – the power to leave unwanted situations. Especially if we talk about women stuck in abusive marriages, many are unable to leave because they are financially dependent on their husbands and their families wouldn’t provide for them. They have no one else to turn to. So they stick around, even if it means spending a lifetime unhappily.
Which is why, a woman on social media took to X (formerly Twitter) to explain how important financial independence is for women and it is something that they should ensure they attain before they are married because then, it would be easier to leave a husband who is insecure, weak and disrespectful.
“Women must be financially stable before they get married, so that they don’t have to tolerate a weak husband, an insecure husband, a husband who can’t respect her, a husband who raises his voice at her, a husband who thinks he can put out his frustrations on her, a husband who is abusive with his tongue and hands, who cannot manage his anger, a husband who doesn’t know his limits. Any reason that makes a woman bear this, financial instability should be the last,” she wrote.
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Women must be financially stable before they get married, so that they don't have to tolerate a weak husband, an insecure husband, a husband who can't respect her, a husband who raises his voice at her, a husband who thinks he can put out his frustrations on her, a husband who is
— AMNA (@aammnnaallii) February 5, 2024
Abusive with his tongue and hands, who cannot manage his anger, a husband who doesn’t know his limits .
Any reason that makes a woman bear this, financial instability should be the last.— AMNA (@aammnnaallii) February 5, 2024
This post started a massive debate where people highlighted various other angles which made a lot of sense. For example, many said that women should be financially independent irrespective of their relationship status. Some even pointed out how many financially independent women refuse to leave their toxic and abusive husbands and so, emotional independence plays a much bigger role.
Here’s a look at some of the responses:
To all those girls who don't work hard in life cus back in their mind that they will get a financially stable man, get out of this old school mentality pls do smth on ur own so u won't have to beg infront of anyone to fulfill ur wants, INSTEAD OF MARRYING A RICH MAN BE A RICH MAN https://t.co/kIQlfqhRNX
— Eman 🇵🇸 (@emannfatimaaa) February 7, 2024
Women must be financially stable regardless of marriage or anything or anyone else.
It’s 2024.
— Abhijeet Vaikar (@AbhijeetVaikar) February 6, 2024
Tbh I feel like one of the reasons men feel insecure is when Their women are financially independent. it irks them so much🙄
— ʀᴀɴᴡᴀɴ •°🇧🇩 🍉🐰🐻 (@Anikook13) February 6, 2024
I have seen many financially independent women tolerating extreme toxicity and abuse.
It is the social pressure and individual psychological mindset.
— Psychodoctor (@Psychodoctor06) February 6, 2024
1. Financial stability and society acceptance…I have seen doctors and women earning six figures putting up with abusive husband’s cause log kia kahain gay…just yesterday I was talking to a friend who is a surgeon and was beaten by husband cause how dare she called her mother
— Attiya Akram (@akram_attiya) February 6, 2024
Sometimes parents don’t understand and they choose husband for you…because they think there is no life without husband
— Daljitmahi (@daljitmahi2) February 6, 2024
Women should be financially stable regardless of how good or her bad her husband is.
Husbands are not money making machines. Women these days are just as qualified as men and shouldnt place the entire financial burden on their husband.— sora (@Traversetownboy) February 6, 2024
women can be financially independent and still face this. i think it's more about your emotional stability so that you can prioritize yourself when you need to walk away. https://t.co/JlF9SJV1CD
— naan khatai 🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@ExtraPakistani) February 6, 2024
So a Doctor cousin of mine, daughter of dr mother & surgeon father, got divorced within few months of getting married, cz her husband USED TO BEAT HER, HE KICKED ON HER FACEEE???
I just got to know yday and cant stop thinking abt her…
U can never predict naseeb of a daughter https://t.co/kIE7WBDY1m— Mrs E. (@Lilac_lrki) February 6, 2024
Women have to be financially independent so that they can run their families. In today's era being financially independent should not be constrained to our own benifits. In future agar husband ko kuch ho bhi gaya (if she is a widow)to atleast usey chinta nhi hogi ki meri family https://t.co/g6eKTisTR0
— Witch(chudail) (@wickedwitch6030) February 6, 2024
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