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Struggles with Income Differences in Marriage Research suggests about 60 percent of wives earning more than their husbands face divorce. Income gaps can breed emotional and relational tension. When a wife earns more, it can upend classic roles, causing feelings of inadequacy or resentment for both. The husband may wrestle with societal norms, while the wife might feel overloaded as the main earner. This dynamic can also provoke disputes over money use, savings, and lifestyle. Left unchecked, these strains can break trust and unity.
