Re: Wives earning more than the husband−Does/would this affect their relationship?
Oh Pakakeet; if you see my other posts/threads on here you’ll soon get that my relationship is literally non-existant and the pressure they put on us as a couple has took it’s toil to say the least but enough about me. I am assuming you are thinking about this because you don’t want it to effect your relationship which is honourable on your part. What does your soon-to-be have to say about this? And what are your future in-laws like?
If you haven’t already done so I suggest you talk to the other half about the situation for the future NOT now as everything is peachy now it’s the future that concens you.
If he’s the type of person that believes in providing everything for his family e.g. he must pay the bills etc to feel ‘manly’ and doesn’t have a problem with you working then I suggest it would be a win-win situation for you to InshAllah continue working as long as you feel you wish to (as a career minded person) and save the money as expenses tend to increase rather than decrease once your married etc.
You may wish to outline what you plan to do with the money if your partner is the type that likes to get his head around what you plan to do if you do earn and won’t be spending the money on the household because he doesn’t want that.
You can look at investment opportunities; the possiblilites are endless but only if you are both on the same page. But whatever you do; and I mean this is the nicest possible way please do not invest via your in-laws or anyone else for that matter; you earn it you invest it you do what you need to do with it. Never give the control to a third party.
As for in-laws having the whole ego thing; if your husband isn’t bothered by them and he can stick up for you then all is plain sailing. Problems only start when your husband is like mind and lacks a backbone. I blame poor parenting but that’s my own opinion.
Good Luck.