Women: would you date a man who makes less money than you?

[Anonymous]

No. I'm a teacher and don't make much.

[Anonymous]

No, a complete turnoff sexually. I wouldn't fuck'em either.

[Anonymous]

It would be difficult to find a man who makes more than I do. However, I do think the dude's character is more important than the salary.

[Anonymous]

I am a m. I make a decent income (150K), but would love for DW to make more than me. More money is better. And if you make 300K, there are not going to be many men that earn more than you.

[Anonymous]

If he was making 150K and above but I was making more than that totally fine. If I was making 85K and he was making less than that no thank you.

At age 30 plus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would for sure, and I don't make a lot.

I am married, and happily married someone who makes less than me, and we have been together now for 12 years.

So, you'd cheat on your husband then? If you're married, you shouldn't be dating anyone, let alone men who earn less than you. Or, do you have an open marriage?

[Anonymous]

Hmm...Food for thought.

I would, but honestly, I would prefer if he made more.

[Anonymous]

I dated men who made less than me, but married a man who has a good income, though it changes month to month. Personally, I like that my DH makes much more than I do, although I do work part-time now that we had children.

[Anonymous]

Why do so many of you feel like your man should subsidize your lifestyle?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes but only if he had a good job - such as a teacher or other professional-type job.

If he worked as a waiter, I would not date him.

I am an attorney and I have only ever dated men who went to college and had good jobs.

I am just not attracted to the artsy fartsy or restaurant or construction job types. I like solid, smart guys with responsible jobs.

There are plenty of people in the hospitality Industry that have college degrees, some with advance degrees. I don't judge a person based solely on their choice of career. There is much more to life than money. I know plenty of teachers, social workers , chefs, police officers etc who will never make 100k but are passionate about their community and careers. That is far more important to me in a mate than the amount of money in their bank accounts. Besides having a wonderful personality, you need to know how to manage your money and a passion for whatever career you choose.

[Anonymous]

I make 3 times what my BF does. He also has 3 kids and gets food stamps. It gets awkward sometimes when he doesn't pay bills on time or can't buy felt to make a Halloween costume. Usually it's no big deal.

[Anonymous]

Yes. I make about $150k. If I didn't date men who made less than I do, it would seriously limit my dating options.

I don't care how much a man makes. I care that he is responsible and works hard.

I have my own money, not too worried about his.

I don't plan to ever marry again, so his financial situation is not my top concern. Just as long as he's not eyeball deep in consumer debt or unemployed, or under-employed, by choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes. I married one.

Me too. And we got married in our 30s and had a good idea of what our earning potential is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes but only if he had a good job - such as a teacher or other professional-type job.

If he worked as a waiter, I would not date him.

I am an attorney and I have only ever dated men who went to college and had good jobs.

I am just not attracted to the artsy fartsy or restaurant or construction job types. I like solid, smart guys with responsible jobs.

Agreed, although if he were smart and innovative and had a career related to his talents (i.e. restaurant owner, not just waiter or kitchen staff) that'd be fine too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would for sure, and I don't make a lot.

I am married, and happily married someone who makes less than me, and we have been together now for 12 years.

So, you'd cheat on your husband then? If you're married, you shouldn't be dating anyone, let alone men who earn less than you. Or, do you have an open marriage?

Are you stupid? She is speaking hypothetically.