Ija Mei
Dec 1, 2022

Yes, and society places a lot of pressure on men to be the primary breadwinner, which sucks.

But it's also pretty uncomfortable for most women to have a man who makes more and/or pays for everything. I don't even like a guy to pay for dates, and my cousin (who has 5 children) feels uncomfortable because her husband earns all the money. I've also heard men say things like, "well, I make the money so I make the rules." (not a popular sentiment, of course, but neither is it when a woman reminds her husband that she makes more).

We all face our challenges. I just hope for a future where both men and women can make decisions based on their desires and talents, instead of gender roles pushed on them by society.

Ija Mei
Ija Mei

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