According to a 2019 study by the UN, one out of four people believe that a woman should not earn more than her husband. While it is more common to see both husband and wife contribute financially to the household these days, most husbands would rather contribute more. Call it an ingrained gender norm or a cultural thing, most men would feel uncomfortable knowing that they earn less than their wives.
In this day and age however, the percentage of women earning more than their husbands is growing. In fact, the women being the breadwinner and the men being the stay-at-home father trend is also rising. How would a woman go about this matter? Here’s what to do when you earn more than your husband.
Communicate openly before trouble creeps up on you
Honesty is the best policy, especially during troubling times. When husband and wife have different salaries, the way they splurge may be different too. Communicate with your partner about each other’s spending habits. If either of you have a habit to splurge and not plan your finances, it’s better to be aware of it before you face any financial crisis.
Plan your finances together
When couples plan their finances, they tend to not list down all their monthly needs. Take time to sit with your partner and list down monthly requirements that both of you need. Be sure to slot in the necessities, expenses and savings in that plan.
Divide the household responsibilities
When the wife earns more than the husband, there are chances that she may work longer hours or have more office responsibilities. Instead of letting the wife take on all household chores, the husband needs to step up and share those responsibilities. Talk with your husband and reach an understanding where both of you give-and-take equally for the household.
Spend your money together
All work and no play makes Jack - or in this case, Jane? - a dull child. Couples usually set aside their own savings in joint or personal accounts. At the same time, it’s important to spend some of the money together. Combine your money with your husband’s and treat the family to some good food or a short holiday.
Reign in that ego
In most cases, there is bound to be a clash of ego when the wife earns more than the husband. Reign in that ego and start viewing the situation in a positive manner. The world will be a happier place that way.
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