39: Who Pays the Bills? The Truth About Breadwinners, Gender Roles, and Marriage
Wed Apr 09 2025
For decades, we’ve been told that men should be the primary providers, but in today’s world, that model is becoming increasingly unrealistic. In this episode, we explore the myth of the breadwinner, how financial power shapes relationships, and the tension between traditional gender roles and modern economic realities. We’ll dive into research on how couples manage income disparities, why men struggle with not being the primary earner, and how religious teachings have reinforced outdated financial expectations in marriage. Plus, we discuss rising costs, shifting gender dynamics, and what true partnership looks like in 2025.
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breadwinner expectations, gender roles in marriage, who should pay the bills, men as providers, financial power in relationships, Christian marriage roles, money and masculinity, when she earns more, financial stress in marriage, gender and money
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For decades, we’ve been told that men should be the primary providers, but in today’s world, that model is becoming increasingly unrealistic. In this episode, we explore the myth of the breadwinner, how financial power shapes relationships, and the tension between traditional gender roles and modern economic realities. We’ll dive into research on how couples manage income disparities, why men struggle with not being the primary earner, and how religious teachings have reinforced outdated financial expectations in marriage. Plus, we discuss rising costs, shifting gender dynamics, and what true partnership looks like in 2025. Topics: breadwinner expectations, gender roles in marriage, who should pay the bills, men as providers, financial power in relationships, Christian marriage roles, money and masculinity, when she earns more, financial stress in marriage, gender and money