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

[Anonymous]

Just curious.

[Anonymous]

No but I am a nurse and don't make big bucks.

[Anonymous]

Of course. Why wouldn't I, unless it's objectively super low.

[Anonymous]

Some concrete numbers; 90-100K vs 40-50K

[Anonymous]

I make 50 K but I only work part time.

I need a guy who makes over 150.

[Anonymous]

If he's working his way up and will surpass me, yes. If not, no. I'm a little old-fashioned in that way.

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

My issue wouldn't be wether or not he makes less than me, but rather if our combined income would support a family with a relatively comfortable lifestyle.

[Anonymous]

Fuck - yes. Marry - no.

[Anonymous]

No. I make enough to support a family comfortably. I would be more concerned about whether he has been consistently gainfully employed than how much he makes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. I make enough to support a family comfortably. I would be more concerned about whether he has been consistently gainfully employed than how much he makes.

Oops, I mean yes I would.

[Anonymous]

nope

[Anonymous]

Yes. Why not? My husband makes about 5 K less than me, so I would marry one as well, I guess, even though the difference is insignificant.

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

Yes. I married one.