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How do I get my bf to understand that he doesn’t have to be the provider all the time and I can pay for things too? He grew up in a very traditional household and so thinks it’s the man’s job to take care of the family. I love that he wants to provide but
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Anonymous 5w

be careful a lot of times this leads to resentment from the man

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Anonymous 5w

I also make more than him atm. He is so wonderful in so many ways but it gets tiring that every time I try to pay he feels like a failure. I want him to understand that it is ok if I make more than him and it is ok if I am the provider sometimes. He can still be the one to take care of me but I want him to stop spending his money on me.

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Anonymous 5w

Even without a traditional upbringing, it really is just wired in the men to provide. He’s just gonna feel bad about it until he’s gotten further in his career

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