The number of divorces is increasing every day - and this trend is significantly aggravated by the growing disruption in traditional gender roles. Women are increasingly now occupying higher positions than their husbands. With higher incomes and more stringent demands on others (including employees, husbands and children). Women often become the “main breadwinner” in the family, which cannot but affect the relationship between spouses and causes a serious redistribution of the functional load between men and women. And, as you know, any changes and transformations cause discomfort and opposition.1) Income inequality destroys relationships “Money equals “power” - therefore, when a woman starts earning more than her husband, she has more power in the relationship. This is not always bad, but this is always a precursor to possible problems. Inequality in “gender” income encourages spouses to unwittingly overestimate past relationships, and if “family ties” turn out to be not so strong, then the marriage will be in serious danger (even divorce). 2) Difference in worldview high- and low-earning people We often lose sight of this, but this is an indisputable fact. The fact is that high-earning people and people with low incomes have completely different attitudes towards themselves, towards life, towards other people and towards what is happening around them events. Researchers have identified about 70 key (behavioral) differences between wealthy people and people with very modest incomes. So this is already a scientific fact! 3) Divorce “restrictors” are a thing of the past. Today, newlyweds (and not only) get divorced with exceptional ease. Previously, many women had to (forced) stay in relationships that did not suit them, because it was more difficult for them to support financially themselves. In addition, if a wife earns more than their husband, then this can provoke a problem with respect (and increased demands) for the spouse. By the way, this is a typical problem for people (regardless of their gender) who occupy high positions. 4) Housework is an inevitable part of life. As a rule, women spend much more time on housework than men. Therefore, as an option, it is worth reconsidering and share everyday household chores: cooking, cleaning, washing dishes, laundry, ironing, taking care of children, taking care of the car, buying groceries, etc. It is important to remember that men have a much higher tolerance for clutter. 5) Talk , talk and talk again “about money” In addition to banal income and expenses, what is usually called the “family budget,” there is also the concept of “financial well-being.” In order for a family to live in prosperity, in addition to receiving high incomes, it is necessary to take care of balancing expenses and acquiring assets and investments (this is what makes a family truly financially stable and wealthy). What do you think about this? Have similar difficulties with income inequality ever happened in your life or in the lives of your friends? Write in the comments! Additionally: Read my other article “Where NOT to invest money? TOP 3 most dangerous places for your money.” I will be grateful for your likes and reposts of this article. Author of the article is Alexander Evstegneev, personal finance expert, author of 20 books on financial literacy, investor with 25 years of experience