I feel like I can't be in a relationship, because I don't, and probably never will, have enough money. I suppose you can partially pin the blame on me in a way, but at some level I feel like I didn't have much say in that matter.
Anyways, every church I've ever been to says that men should be the provider. But, in today's world, women are getting better jobs and are making sufficient incomes, sometimes even enough to live on their own. It just seems with shift of dynamic that, while men should be hard-working, should the breadwinning expectation be placed on the male?
By no means would I suggest that the man be lazy, I think he should work and do what he can, but sometimes life just puts us in situations where finances don't go our way. At some level, I feel like this mentality is outdated and the times have changed. I wouldn't say it's wrong for a man to be provider, but I think if two people love each other and want to start a life, the woman can be the financial provider, provided that both parties agree to it, and I wouldn't think to be a sin. Agree or disagree?
Anyways, every church I've ever been to says that men should be the provider. But, in today's world, women are getting better jobs and are making sufficient incomes, sometimes even enough to live on their own. It just seems with shift of dynamic that, while men should be hard-working, should the breadwinning expectation be placed on the male?
By no means would I suggest that the man be lazy, I think he should work and do what he can, but sometimes life just puts us in situations where finances don't go our way. At some level, I feel like this mentality is outdated and the times have changed. I wouldn't say it's wrong for a man to be provider, but I think if two people love each other and want to start a life, the woman can be the financial provider, provided that both parties agree to it, and I wouldn't think to be a sin. Agree or disagree?