Experts have found out why men do not always adequately respond to the fact that their wives manage to be more successful than they do. This behavior has its origins in the following myths and stereotypes:<\/p>\n
A man as a breadwinner and protector<\/strong>. This stereotype has an age-old tradition, even from the time when our ancestors were divided into male hunters and women-keepers of the hearth. The hunter spent most of the time in the forest, tracking down prey. When he got it, he dragged it into his own cave and shared the meat with his beloved and offspring.<\/p>\n The wife had to wait for him and keep the fire. It should be noted that women were married to those hunters who managed to kill animals more often than others. Does this remind you of anything from modern reality? Even now, girls prefer to marry those guys who can provide them with a good life.<\/p>\n But how will the conditional “hunter” feel, who over and over again goes into the forest, but constantly returns empty-handed? Or comes back with the booty, but finds out that his wife managed to get more meat than he himself? Surely he will be saddened and begin to think of himself as a failure.<\/p>\n Condemnation of society<\/strong>. From the previous stereotype emerges the myth of condemnation by society of a man who is unable to feed his own family. Psychologists are sure that against the background of his wife's huge earnings, the husband may begin to experience strong frustration and confidence that everyone around him considers him an inferior person. This significantly reduces his self-esteem, acts as a constant source of stress and can lead to depression.<\/p>\n Fear of addiction<\/strong>. Another reason for inappropriate behavior in the situation under consideration may be the stereotype that a man personifies strength, and a woman – weakness. What is the danger of such a look? It's simple, the husband begins to believe that if he had to financially depend on a weak wife, then he is even weaker than her. For some males, the realization of this is so unbearable that it is easier for them to file for divorce than to try to solve an actual problem.<\/p>\n “Psychologists are confident that against the background of his wife's huge earnings, the husband may begin to experience strong frustration and confidence that everyone around him considers him to be an inferior person”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This type is characterized by the fact that such a person has a stereotype of a man-earner firmly in his head. That is, in his opinion, the main one in tandem is the one who feeds the family. And he really wants to be in charge, but the harsh reality is that the wife makes more money. What should such a “fictitious” getter do? It remains to show your masculinity in all available ways.<\/p>\n As a rule, he begins to behave aggressively and rudely with his wife. Verbally humiliates her and constantly emphasizes her shortcomings. He may start to be insanely jealous, although his wife will not give him objective reasons for suspicion of adultery. Another distinguishing feature of the male breadwinner is his constant surveillance of his wife's expenses<\/strong>. His favorite question is: “By what right did you buy this without consulting me?” He is also capable of blackmailing and manipulating his wife with the help of intimacy. Say, if work is more important to you than me, then sleep with it.<\/p>\n This section will discuss psychological advice for men who are faced with the fact that their wives are able to earn more than them. The following recommendations will help get rid of negative emotions and gloomy thoughts about this:<\/p>\n\n
The man is a “fictitious” earner<\/h3>\n
Husband earns less than wife: advice from a psychologist<\/h2>\n
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