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Who is "worthy" of such a man? I phrase it that way because I often hear people say "well, good luck" in a sort of condescending way when I bring up any sort of standard that involves wanting a man who is educated and career-focused (as I am). If I did not value education I would not have...

To be honest, I don't tell guys "you don't make enough." I just tell them that I am not interested. I had a conversation one time with some Christian friends (men and women) about this and all the guys told me that I am being ungodly for not wanting a man who makes less than me. To be fair, I...

I think I just like the idea of being able to comfortably take care of my future kids on my husband's income. Growing up, my mother was a stay-at-home mom and she was able to teach me how to read and do math before I even got to school which helped me excel academically when I started school...

This is a good point. I'd like to add, however, that I would like to work part-time and/or work from home in my marriage. I will be contributing to the finances but not the majority of it. If I am to assume the majority of the domestic tasks, I would like a partner who makes more than I do.

Hypothetically, if my salary was high and I wanted a man of equal socioeconomic status to marry (not even someone superior in that sense, but someone of the same tax bracket) would you see that as wrong? Again, it's for the reasons I outlined earlier. Often times, I hear men say "I don't care...

If that happens then it is what it is but I think the ideal situation would be that the man is the breadwinner. If the man is supposed to be the provider then he should strive to provide.

If I as a woman say that I want a man who makes as much as me or more, people in the church, usually men, are quick to tell me that that is superficial and ungodly. From a practical sense, however, I think that I am being very reasonable. If we have kids, I would ideally like to work part-time...