Love and Money: Which Men Earn More – Married or Single

12.02.2024 12:37

Romantics are in no hurry to mix concepts from different planes – sublime feelings in relationships and money.

But the issue of lack of money in a relationship sooner or later makes itself felt. Considering that the man is the breadwinner, let's ask when he earns more - married or single.

Scientists have concluded that married men earn more than their single comrades, even under equal conditions, writes Science Direct.

Researchers give three explanations for this.

Firstly, there is an opinion that it is women who raise their husbands’ salaries.

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Secondly, there was an assumption that men first start earning a lot and then get married.

Thirdly, scientists talk about the emergence of a certain cross-link between family status and salary.

But be that as it may, an analysis of data taken over the past four decades shows that married men look better financially.

On average, according to researchers, a family man earns 10-20% more than a bachelor.

Earlier we talked about what things a woman cannot forgive a man for .

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor