It has always been the male archetype to play the role of the hunter-noble protectors and providers for his family. This idea has waned over the years, but has the practice vanished completely from society? WMN surveyed men and their take on things when their capability to provide is less than that of their significant others'.

by Anna P. Dimerin

"Personally, I don't mind. The important thing is we both love each other." - Jonathan, 27, Airline Account Executive

"I don't mind. It means she'll have more to spend on me."
- Sebastian, 25, Model

"Only if she minds I make less."
- Jay, 23, Maverick

"I don't mind it if my girlfriend makes more money than I do. I don't know, but it's really a non-issue for me. My ego can very well handle that. Besides, I can always borrow from her."
- Jayson, 28, Technical Assistant

"I wouldn't. It just shows that she got luckier."
- CK, 22, Banker

"If we're talking about a girlfriend, I would mind because there's this certain feeling of chivalry. If we're on a date, I should be the one paying. In short, I want her to spend less whenever I'm with her. Also, there's the chance that what I can give her, she already has. It's about one's ego. Now, if we're married, I wouldn't mind. Because we're both responsible for our family and all our resources. By then, need overrides pride. And since we're already married, everything is communal."
- Tom, 23, Telco Software Developer

"Yes. I don't want her to think that I'll be relying on her. I don't mind if she relies on me."
- Matt, 25, Merchandiser

"My girlfriend and I have different career paths so I wouldn't mind having a partner whose salary is bigger than mine. Having a partner with a better career won't hurt my ego - I'll even crack a joke about it: good looking guys always end up with cool girls like her (I'm the guy). Kidding aside, I will be very proud of her for I know that it has been always her dream to earn big. Vice versa, I know she'll feel the same way if it were me."
- Eduard, 25, Software Engineer

"In theory, no. Because money is just one gauge. But if the guy (say, me) is not so professionally-motivated to be higher up the corporate food chain, well that should be a warning sign about responisibility issues in the future."
- Mori, 23, Model

"No, because regardless of the amount, each one should be capable to provide for their love ones."
- Jan, 23, Male

PHOTO: LOTUS HEAD (SXC.HU)