Ramit Sethi admits he'd feel uncomfortable if his partner made double his income, and wonders if that discomfort comes from gender expectations. The conversation explores how cultural norms shape money dynamics in relationships, using Brazil as an example where men traditionally earn more and control finances.
Oh my God.
So she makes like double that I make, you know? For me, it's not comfortable. That's how I feel. Is it because she makes more and she's a woman? Yeah.
It definitely would feel more comfortable for me too if he was able to contribute more.
In Brazil, do men typically make more than women? Make more money. And are they in charge of the finances? Yes. Can I flip this situation for a second? Let's say that a man lived in the US meets a woman who moved here from Brazil. They move in, get married. He's paying more proportionally, her income is lower. Would this be an issue at all?
No, probably not.
Why is this an issue here? I think that's because I'm a man.
