Why is it that Nigerian Men do not like their wives earning more than them.

You will see a loving husband turn into a beast as soon as his wife start earning more than him.

Sincere answers please,

Ebony,I don't think this is about Nigerian only, even in Europe (Italian for example) men have difficulties to think about mentalities change, and some are still very proud and raised as this: men have to put food on table and women stay to raise children

The fact that some sisters are socially more advanced than some brothers creates a destabilisation in couples, and to be honest both are responsible for issues
-Men: Leave their pride and some friends pertubate their home
-Women: Confused between having diplomas and earn money and being a real woman in the house

Nayah: i second you

Mr Corke : I am not attacking men at the moment o just asking a question.

Cos me want to marry a well educated woman has a good job when they are dating after marriage they want an house wife.

Why didnt they date that typ of woman in the first place ie village women peper sellers. Again its not an attack i just want to know how men's mind work.

mr cork you might want to start another topic why educated women dont know their place in the home. but this thread is about men's insecurity of thier wives earning more than them.

Could you kindly stick to the topic?

And i am telling you most educated white women cant cook neither hence your white preference. So i guess you are going for mainly uneducated white why not go for uneducated black women as am very sure they can cook.

my ex housemaid in naija ekeete is of a marriagable age, knows her place and can cook? r u interested since you are looking for a wife

Nayah:

Ebony,I don't think this is about Nigerian only, even in Europe (Italian for example) men have difficulties to think about mentalities change, and some are still very proud and raised as this: men have to put food on table and women stay to raise children

seconded

i agree with all the females on this thread but why dont men go for those type of women initially?

I told you sister, this is the role of women making difference between earning money and being a good partner and mother at home, diploma has nothing to do with family life

i am not focusing on the women in this thread even if the wife is loving the best wife ever as soon as she starts earning more the husband is unhappy. why?

i am not talking about women who become big headed and trying to address the insecuries of men. Am talking of a friends marriage which is almost at breaking point cos the man cant stand her earning more than him.

Has nothing to do with her being a bad wive; ever since her promotion her has been coming up with excuses that didnt exist before.

the dress you are wearing is too short , is it cos you are earning more than me,
you cooked rice again, is it cos you are earning more than me,
u bought a new car, is it cos you are earning more than me,
you took the kids to disney world, is cos you are earning more than me,


now she feels she should have told him what she is earning now

hmm. interesting how this 'mr cork' is speaking some what good english as opposed to his bush talk before. hmmm. 'no oofiense'

Ebonyvibe, the way you sounds lately on nl shows your house is on fire but try and take things easy, madam.

Ebonyvibe, the way you sounds lately on nl shows your house is on fire but try and take things easy, madam.

If a wife earn more she tend. To challenge the man's authority

typical.

ice234: thx atleast you are attempting to tackle the the question.

mr cork: am married dont need another marriage proposal however eekete's number is available. Am very sure should apperciate a PECKHAM boy.

most men on this thread havent atempted to answer the questions just giving me lots of hits for asking a question soo much for freedom of speech

ice234:

If a wife earn more she tend. To challenge the man's authority

I disagreed, my fiancee earn than i do, infact her basic salary alone is twice my total salary , but she still do all the
house work.
The man ' just have to be a man and nothing more.

ebony not you again. After 5 pages you'll say it's a mistake and that everything is peachy.

Y torment us now?

op
becos on most cases d wife will start fu-cking small boiz

and dere by turning her self 2 sugar mummy

SAFO: This is a question

Well, as an African, I must tell you it won't be easy for a hard working husband to see himself lose the battle of the bread winner in his own home. By nature, we kinda like to be in control of everything including the finance.

But then, westernization is taking its turn. Women are getting more empowered and we men are learning to move with the trend. If I have always had a female boss, why can't I have a higher-earning wife?

I think the man's level of maturity and exposure comes into play now. If I'm married and after some years, she starts to earn more than me; I guess I should be able to understand.

WHY?
I must have watched her grow in career over the years. I would have been a part of her rise in career and success as we we'd have discussed and advised each other on how to handle business and career scenarios. If the cash now starts rolling-in, I think I should be proud of her as she is a product of my advice and guidance.

But then, she must still appreciate my gifts, allow me to pay the kids' tuitions, cater for the family and still allow me to be the highest contributor to our joint account.
God help me.

^^ kudos to u.

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