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Dmpsix · 03-02-2015, 08:36 PM

So we're both 23, both in school but she's worked harder than I did and is now finishing up Nursing School to be an RN, and in another 2 years will be a Nurse Practioner and she might go a step further and specialize and be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist projected to make 6 figures.

I myself will be finishing up my Computer Science Degree (bachelor's for now, might do Masters) heck I might even do Computer Engineering if I can take the math.

But she'll be making more than me regardless, the thing is... is that I always pay for us. She's not working right now because it's impossible for her to do it in Nursing School with the amount of studying she has to do. It's a full time job (plus overtime) in it's own.

Once the tables turn, we buy our own house, start our family after a few years of enjoying our careers. Things of course are going to change.

She doesn't mind that I spend on my car, she's very smart when it comes to money and doesn't spend on things she doesn't need to, and saves every dollar she can. Unlike me

The thing is, once these changes happen... she said she wouldn't mind buying toys for me and upgrades for my Camaro. I'm not sure how to feel about this, it isn't some sort of inferiority complex that sets upon me when I think about it, but I feel kind of ... weird? Maybe bad? That she will make more than me... and help ME financially.

I guess in this day and age it's a whole new ball game, the man doesn't have to be the bread winner and supply for the family.

Just not sure how to feel about this. Again, this isn't some sort of inferiority complex kind of issue, I just don't know if it's some of double standard that when a man accepts money from his wife, is he taking advantage of her?

Any thoughts? Opinions?

Wacko37 · 03-02-2015, 08:39 PM

My opinion......... WIFE HER UP IMMEDIATELY!!!

kjkjr27 · 03-02-2015, 08:41 PM

*Milk 1027* · 03-02-2015, 08:45 PM

I fail to see the question here....

ZEELWN · 03-02-2015, 08:50 PM

OP, I think you need to research the term SUGARMAMA. Do not feel shame except for those of us less fortunate.

ZiG · 03-02-2015, 08:52 PM

You can pull 6 figures with a compsci degree if you bust your ass. And why shouldn't you? Just look at it as further motivation to do your job really well and make sure you are rewarded for it.

.... I... may be a workaholic.

Dmpsix · 03-02-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

I fail to see the question here....

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

lol I see what you guys are trying to say. But I mean no one here thinks that "My wife paid for twin turbo!" looks bad on anyone?

I dunno, I guess I still have some growing up to do, because it feels great to treat her to dinner, movies, gas, groceries, etc.

Feels bad when she pays for things for me sometimes, doesn't feel right to me.

In b4

Quicksilver-SS · 03-02-2015, 08:55 PM

Enjoy the benefits. I will admit I was a little jealous back in the early 90's when my 2nd wife made as much as me... I quickly got over it as our income more than doubled. DINC..
Double Income No Kids.. We had plenty of money for my 73 Z/28 build and the Harley custom work plus the great trips we made. Let the Ego go... Enjoy..

*Milk 1027* · 03-02-2015, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver-SS

Enjoy the benefits. I will admit I was a little jealous back in the early 90's when my 2nd wife made as much as me... I quickly got over it as our income more than doubled. DINC..
Double Income No Kids.. We had plenty of money for my 73 Z/28 build and the Harley custom work plus the great trips we made. Let the Ego go... Enjoy..

I enjoy full membership in that club.

CCMADONNA · 03-02-2015, 08:58 PM

Dude…..

No, seriously, dude, you were born in the FINAL DECADE OF THE 20TH CENTURY!!!

You have lived MOST of your life in the 21ST CENTURY!!!!

Dmpsix · 03-02-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CCMADONNA

Dude…..

No, seriously, dude, you were born in the FINAL DECADE OF THE 20TH CENTURY!!!

You have lived MOST of your life in the 21ST CENTURY!!!!

I think you're missing the point.

CCMADONNA · 03-02-2015, 09:09 PM

Enjoy whatever life sends your way and don't worry about whose paying, as long as someone is paying.

Q'smuscle · 03-02-2015, 09:17 PM

It's hard to accept but it's sort of the way stuff is these days women stay pampered until they're ready to leave but Guys are push to get their on right away most of the times ! So women most of the times get the better paying job ! But you should be happy because you're the reason why she will be making more money than you because you're taking care of her and providing while she just has school!

Q'smuscle · 03-02-2015, 09:21 PM

Gotta look at it as a investment because you're putting in and soon you Will get it back!

03-02-2015, 08:36 PM	#1
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	Soon to be Wife will make a lot more money than me So we're both 23, both in school but she's worked harder than I did and is now finishing up Nursing School to be an RN, and in another 2 years will be a Nurse Practioner and she might go a step further and specialize and be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist projected to make 6 figures. I myself will be finishing up my Computer Science Degree (bachelor's for now, might do Masters) heck I might even do Computer Engineering if I can take the math. But she'll be making more than me regardless, the thing is... is that I always pay for us. She's not working right now because it's impossible for her to do it in Nursing School with the amount of studying she has to do. It's a full time job (plus overtime) in it's own. Once the tables turn, we buy our own house, start our family after a few years of enjoying our careers. Things of course are going to change. She doesn't mind that I spend on my car, she's very smart when it comes to money and doesn't spend on things she doesn't need to, and saves every dollar she can. Unlike me The thing is, once these changes happen... she said she wouldn't mind buying toys for me and upgrades for my Camaro. I'm not sure how to feel about this, it isn't some sort of inferiority complex that sets upon me when I think about it, but I feel kind of ... weird? Maybe bad? That she will make more than me... and help ME financially. I guess in this day and age it's a whole new ball game, the man doesn't have to be the bread winner and supply for the family. Just not sure how to feel about this. Again, this isn't some sort of inferiority complex kind of issue, I just don't know if it's some of double standard that when a man accepts money from his wife, is he taking advantage of her? Any thoughts? Opinions?

03-02-2015, 08:39 PM	#2
Wacko37 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2007 2500HD D-Max Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SW OK Posts: 322	My opinion......... WIFE HER UP IMMEDIATELY!!! __________________ 2010 Summit white SS/RS, Manzo full exhaust w/2" primaries, Roto-Fab intake, FE4 conversion, JRI Coilovers built by Ult_Performance w/hypercoils, BMR sway, BMR trailing arms, UMI toe links, solid sub-frame bushings, upper control arm bushings, radius inserts, caster locks, Taylor wires, BTR spec'd cam, tuned by ECS, various little lighting mods, ebay SLP splitter, Heritage grille, ZL1 rockers, Apex 19x11 w/RE-71r's 305/30/19, eaton tru-trac 2007 2500HD Duramax, Built trans, custom tuned beast

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Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	I fail to see the question here.... __________________

03-02-2015, 08:50 PM	#5
ZEELWN Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Black Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mt Pleasant, Iowa Posts: 25 View My Garage	OP, I think you need to research the term SUGARMAMA. Do not feel shame except for those of us less fortunate. __________________ 2013 ZL1

03-02-2015, 08:52 PM	#6
ZiG Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 173	You can pull 6 figures with a compsci degree if you bust your ass. And why shouldn't you? Just look at it as further motivation to do your job really well and make sure you are rewarded for it. .... I... may be a workaholic.

03-02-2015, 08:55 PM	#8
Quicksilver-SS Drives: 2014 1SS / RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Zebulon, NC Posts: 602	Enjoy the benefits. I will admit I was a little jealous back in the early 90's when my 2nd wife made as much as me... I quickly got over it as our income more than doubled. DINC.. Double Income No Kids.. We had plenty of money for my 73 Z/28 build and the Harley custom work plus the great trips we made. Let the Ego go... Enjoy..

03-02-2015, 08:58 PM	#10
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	Dude….. No, seriously, dude, you were born in the FINAL DECADE OF THE 20TH CENTURY!!! You have lived MOST of your life in the 21ST CENTURY!!!! Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

03-02-2015, 09:09 PM	#12
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	Enjoy whatever life sends your way and don't worry about whose paying, as long as someone is paying. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

03-02-2015, 09:17 PM	#13
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	It's hard to accept but it's sort of the way stuff is these days women stay pampered until they're ready to leave but Guys are push to get their on right away most of the times ! So women most of the times get the better paying job ! But you should be happy because you're the reason why she will be making more money than you because you're taking care of her and providing while she just has school!

03-02-2015, 09:21 PM	#14
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	Gotta look at it as a investment because you're putting in and soon you Will get it back!