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Added a post Apr 26
Melissa, thank you for your response. Please understand that I am not living the lifestyle of the rich and famous. I support my mother who lives with me as well as my newly adopted son. While I am blessed financially, I also have financial obligations. Whoever marries me, marries someone with financial obligations. I am a fairly frugal person. I don't go to movies, I rarely eat out, etc. But since I am already supporting three people (myself included), it would be a financial hardship for me to marry someone who makes substantially less than I do. I am looking for specific Biblical insight and Godly practical advice in this matter. Reply »
Started this discussion. Last reply by jenrr68 Apr 26.
In a Boundless post by Ted Slater, he quotes a post by a Boundless reader: "Finally, I think also related to this is the delaying of marriage among young adults (it may be a cause or a symptom of the male achievement gap, or both). Because there is less pressure to get married and have kids at an earlier age, there is less pressure on a man to find a career which can provide for more than just himself. Why then does this only affect men and not women? Perhaps because women realize that when a child is born, more often than not they are the ones who will have to provide for the baby, and thus they are more motivated. I admit this is just speculation though." Being a never-married, 40-year-old single who has been blessed with financial success, I often find that the men I date make substantially less money than I do. While I am not rich by any means, I have often ended up dating men who make about half of what I do. Should I end up marrying someone who makes half or less of what I make, I will be the breadwinner and will likely not have the option of staying home to raise children. (I recently adopted a baby and am limiting my work schedule as much as I can now so I can spend more time with my child). From a Biblical standpoint, should a woman be the breadwinner? Should her husband stay home and raise the children while she works? Is it prudent/wise for women to date men who make substantially less than they do? My personal preference would be to not be a breadwinner and not to date men who make substantially less than I do, however, at my age, there aren't too many options out there. Any Biblical/Godly guidance would be appreciated. Reply »
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