[NimbeeTT]

Men get upset when their SO is more successful than they are and makes more money than they do. It's a known fact.
In order to make an average income that can support even just a family of two, own a home, a car, and not be living from paycheck to paycheck the man needs to have the motivation, ability and desire to do so. Of course it would be a combined effort from both parties. But just merely thinking they want to become a dentist, accountant, lawyer... and whatnot won't be enough to convince their SO or potential partner that it's going to happen. Especially if the man's already in their late 20s or early 30s.

Less talk, more action.


On the other hand,
Women prefer to have a dependable and stable man whom they can rely on when they are going through the period where they can't exactly work to raise kids; but at the same time you can't call them gold diggers because especially nowadays, majority of women are striving for a good education to have a good paying career of their own and trying to become more independent.

Love is one thing, but if the man doesn't seem capable of earning an income to even cover his own expenses, let alone his family's, that can be a major turn off for women and usually make them look the other way.

Women aren't 100% materialistic, but having a partner who is capable of earning a reasonable income is a fairly important factor when it comes to settling down.