Short YouTube clip of Ramit Sethi arguing that when he speaks with couples, all men identify as "providers," and that tying male identity to a paycheck is risky — asking who a man is if he stops providing. He encourages listeners to read his book "Money for Couples" to rethink identity and finances in relationships.
When I talk to couples about money, 100% of men identify themselves as a provider. This is men's identity a provider. When I ask them if you tie your identity to a paycheck, and if for some reason you stop working or maybe your partner earns more than you and you are not a provider, who are you then? And they're stumped. If I'm not a provider, who am I? This is why I want you to read my book, Money for Couples. I want you to start to understand what your identity is because it doesn't have to be tied to a paycheck.
