Women Value Earning Potential in Male Partners

In a 2017 survey, over two-thirds of Americans, both men and women, said it’s “very important” for a man to support his family financially to be considered a good partner. By contrast, only 25% of men say financial security is very important for a woman to be a good wife or partner (39% of women feel that way). The bottom line: We put dramatically different emphasis on men’s and women’s earning power.

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Importance of Financial Security in Partners

Source: Pew Research Center.