No matter what they say about it being the 21st century, women don't handle role-reversal any better than men. I just read what Gutter Snipe said, kinda what I was thinking, either look ambitious in SOMETHING, or be a boy toy she doesnt mind showing to her friends. Yes it IS on you to step yourself up. Love conquers all, yes. But don't be TOO content with ONLY that (I wouldnt call it "emasculation")
Pretty much. You have to bring something to the relationship. If it's your charm, looks, or 12 inch d* then it's all good. As long as there is a balance.
Be sure to offer to pay the diner tab from time to time. I hate when I take women out and they never offer to pay.
I would never let her pay unless it was my birthday or something, but if she never offers then she's a greedy w****.
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I always pay when we go out. It's not that I'm not able... I think I'm making decent, average wages. It's just she's making (much) more. She doesn't spend much on me, I can manage to buy my own things. Maybe occasionally she'll buy movie tix when we're meeting up and she get's there before I do. And btw, I take her out on her birthday AND my birthday. So it's not like I'm dirty poor or anything. I just have to be more thrifty and save up when I'm not with her I guess we'll see how it goes. My buddy said Oprah's man survived... why can't I? Lulz.
well if you think you are not as smart as her why? if she is more successful then you why? you seem young, don't put yourself down so much... it sounds corny but, put your head down, learn/work and be something... btw my gf makes more than me
Same here. In fact I NEED that. I'm close enough to Beverly Hills. Maybe I WANT to get swept off MY FEET by a millionaire-esse! I theorize that when the well-off woman is younger, she'll want someone at her level and ABOVE. If she's older & more "cougar", then there's more natural understanding of what both sides are there for & what each side offers Again I don't think its emasculation a woman with multiple times the earning power. I think when anyone gets a "promotion" of any kind even in a relationship, they'll naturally want to see what "extras" the new position can bring. It doesnt mean they'll explore themselves right out the relationship or lose respect for their partner. Its just its kinda the point of going up ANY kind of ladder, to expand the range
I'm going to give you a slightly different take. Two points: 1. As some have already alluded to, if the fact that she is more successful than you makes you insecure, then you have issues that you need to deal with. If you are both emotionally whole and well adjusted, then there should be no reason both of you can't have a healthy relationship regardless of who's bringing in the dough. 2. Sort of a corollary from #1 -- I don't see this working out for you. From what you say -- you see her as being not just wealthier, but smarter and more dominant. This is bad because it means you can't be a man in the house, in plain/crude terms. I don't mean that in the "boss around, go make me a sammich" kinda way, I mean that in the "be a covering for your woman, provide leadership and step up to your responsibilities" kinda way. Suppose (and I assume this is the future you're looking for) you two get married and want to raise a home. How do you raise kids in a well adjusted home? How do you make decisions about finances? As I see it, you're already too intimidated to make suggestions, let alone lead. It's not good. Worse still, it appears both of you don't have an intellectual connection, merely a physical/hormonal one. Physical attraction has a very short expiry date. You have bad foundations, and that means this is doomed to fail. Just trying to shoot straight with you. A short fling and an emotional breakup is far better than a lifetime of regret. Money doesn't buy you a successful relationship.
"There is nothing on this earth sexier, believe me, gentlemen, than a woman you have to salute in the morning."
I saw this post on another BBS today: "So I have been offered a job as a supervisor. When I accept, I'll make 5 times my boyfriend's (at least for now) salary. I'm bright and at least that many times smarter than he is. Has anyone else had such an experience of emasculating their boyfriend (at least for now)? How did you cope? "
Too bad you're not married. The money would give you an opportunity to take some risks to do something you love and see if you can't make money at it. I wouldn't pay any mind to the doom-sayers here. If the relationship can't handle success, it probably wouldn't last at all. Imagine what would happen in times of tribulation.
