The Dr. Psych Mom Show
with clinical psychologist
Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten When You Make More Money And Expect Your Wife To Change Her Whole Value System
Jan 14, 2025
Financial success can shake up marriage dynamics, leading to unexpected challenges. Many men might assume that their wives should change their roles entirely once they make more money, but this often leads to tension. The podcast delves into the emotional struggles women face when their homemaking efforts are undervalued. It emphasizes empathy and understanding between partners, illustrating that wealth doesn't automatically translate to happiness or fulfillment. The conversation reveals the deep interplay between money, identity, and relationship health.
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Impossible Expectation
- Men often seek an impossible scenario: wanting their wives to revert to their pre-success mindset.
- The wives built their identities around careers and pre-success dynamics, making a complete shift unrealistic.
Admin Job Anecdote
- Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten uses the example of a wife with an admin job to illustrate how increased time doesn't equate to increased sexual desire.
- She emphasizes that a wife's sex drive is independent of her husband's financial success.
Acknowledge Wife's Role
- Acknowledge and appreciate your wife's role as the "CEO of the home."
- Recognize her contributions and the routines and sense of purpose she derives from managing the household.