A new study from Cornell says men whose wives or girlfriends make more money are five times more likely to cheat on their sugarmamas than men who bring home more bacon than their ladies. Honestly guys - could your ego handle dating/marrying a woman who makes more than you? Do you think women who have demanding careers/higher salaries would be less "giving" in terms of attention/sex/etc.?

Funny Guy says:

I think it's just a matter of poor timing. Fair or unfair, men run on sex like it was some kind of pink, squishy gasoline. If you're out there fighting the good fight, Ally McBealing it up, WHO'S PROVIDING OUR SEX? The Internet? A pale imitation.

Sure, you're supporting the family and advancing your career in the face of a still-often-sexist world, but if we cheat on you, it's basically your fault for not putting out when you get home. Luckily, there's a very simple solution to this: let us come to work with you. We promise to sit quietly and only bug you for sex on your lunch break or between phone calls.

Reformed Player says:

Men are prized for their sexual prowess and their ability to provide for the intentional or unintentional consequences of that sexual prowess - namely, a family. So it doesn't surprise me that some men would try to overcompensate if they feel fifty percent of their societal value is suddenly compromised. But everyone has to deal with what the mob expects of them versus what you want out of life. Basically, nuts to what society says. I'd take sweet, sweet care of my sugarmama with my heart and my penis.

Girl's BFF says:

My ego could totally handle a woman making more than me. For one, that's like my ideal situation in life as I'd prefer to have one of those artsy high-value, low pay professions like teacher, writer, or the guy who tweaked J-Lo's nipples to keep them hard for videos. Wait, can I say nipples? I'm not sure if I can. Anyway, I can understand how some men might feel intimidated by their woman making more than them since society will view said man like he's not carrying his weight. Then again, I'm secure in my manhood enough to not care. I mean have you SEEN my picture on this site?

Wise-Ass says:

I don't know this Cornell, but he sounds like a real idiot. If it were true, I'd chalk it up to insecurity and neglect. But it's not.

Gal Pal says:

If I were to make more money than a man I'm dating, he would likely be homeless. Seriously though, WHEN I do make more than a man I'm with, and he dares to cheat on me, I won't sweat it. After all, I'll have enough cash to hire my own male gigolo. And a new husband. Or three.

Chic Geek says:

Who does these studies? Do they ask actual cheaters, or just jerks who are intimidated by successful women?

Anyway, I would never cheat on my sugar mama. I would dutifully clean the Infinity pool, trim the hedges in the indoor arboretum, feed the lions in the private zoo, put oil on Irona the robot maid, and make sure the rocket car always has plenty of jet fuel.

Oh, in this scenario my sugar mama is Mrs. Rich, the mother of cartoon character Richie Rich.

Do you think guys are insecure about dating/marrying a woman who makes more than they do?