| men making less money than women...can the relationship work?
Posted: 8/24/2007 3:16:10 PM | I was reading an interesting subject on the national forums page and thought the answers were interesting. Was wondering if this might not be a good topic for those of us here in Maine to put our two cents worth into....
I don't happen to think that relationships of this type will work out over the long haul...plenty of reasons...but what do you think? | |
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| men making less money than women...can the relationship work?
Posted: 8/26/2007 5:54:37 PM | | living in very a very rural part of Maine, this situation is very common. I have noticed if they are working for a mutual goal it works fine. There has to be alot of communication . Please check your egos at the door. Why do you think it is a problem or are you just trying to stir up some controversy?? | |
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| men making less money than women...can the relationship work?
Posted: 9/6/2007 3:49:22 PM | I don't think it's even possible in Maine for women to earn more money than men. Give me a "for instance".
I have to drive clear to Brookline, Mass just to make a decent living. Maine doesn't offer much for women in the way of wages. Men don't do a whole lot better. It's fast becoming the state for rich folks to retire to. | |
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| men making less money than women...can the relationship work?
Posted: 9/9/2007 7:42:35 AM | I believe the relationship can work. Some people can make a lot of money and have none leftover due to their spending habits, and vice versa. It's not about how much money each person brings to the table, what is important is their ability to communicate and agree on how it is going to be used.
As an example, I dated a man who believed that spending money on a vacation was a waste because the pleasure of the trip only lasted as long as the vacation. He believed the money is better spent on something like new living room furniture, which would last many years.
I, on the other hand, have a passion for traveling and believe the experience of learning about another culture and enjoying a vacation is priceless. It also creates memories and adds to my overall understanding of the world, which is educational and valuable. Given the choice between a new living room set and a vacation - I would take the vacation. Needless to say, our relationship did not work out. | |
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| men making less money than women...can the relationship work?
Posted: 2/19/2008 1:43:05 PM | Sure it can work!
If the connection is there, and it turns into love.
Love is not about money. Although it can be tough to keep things going well with no money to get out and do things to enjoy life.
Things can be a drag at that point. Real happiness is being able to Love and be loved, while being able to afford to do some things too.
So, while a RN partnered with a mill supervisor, both have plenty of money to spend, can be happy. Two minimum wage earners may not be happy. With life, let alone someone else.
But if an RN who makes 30 bucks per hr. met a great guy who makes jack, they can be happy too. Maybe he will clean the house, and keep the homestead in order. So when she gets home, there is nothing for her to do for chores. No worries. I know women who would love that. Until the guy finds another sex buddy with all the free time he has from not working. LOL | |
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