3 reasons why guys love to date successful women
Notwithstanding the stereotype that men like women who make less money than they do, there are many positive instances of successful partnerships that do not also uphold social conventions.
For instance Giselle Bündchen and Tom Brady are prime instances of a happy married couple where she earns (much!) more than he does. How come their relationship is so successful? Why, in spite of their disparate salaries, are they still together and so deeply in love?
Generally speaking, a lot of the factors that contribute to the success of partnerships such as Bündchen and Brady’s have to do with their respective values, perspectives, and life experiences.
See the three explanations below for why it’s so appealing when women achieve greater success than the men they date.
1. Successful women know what it’s like to love what you do
Isn’t this truly what it’s all about, happiness? The reason why a couple connects so well with each other is that they have similar life circumstances and stories which makes them connect on such a special level. If both the man and the woman in the relationship love what they do for their careers, they can understand and support each other during their biggest wins and loses, too.
2. They encourage you to take risks and go for gold
When you have someone who tends to fall into a submissive mindset while you have another partner who is more of a leader, it can lead to conflict. The bottom line is that as you get closer, one of you is going to end up being the dominant one in the relationship. So having someone who shares your mindset is important to a stable relationship.
Successful women can also inspire men to be more, never settling for less than what your heart desires. If a man sees your wife or girlfriend taking risk every day, that can lead him to do the same.
3. Successful women are also more than able to support the family economically
Rather than the traditional mindset of women providing for their family at the home, successful women are more prone to contribute financially, easing the pressure of money off of just one person. Everyone loves the thought of having more money so you can go on more vacations or do more things without the massive burden of one partner having to provide for the whole family. So women who are career-minded and financially successful contribute in a way that makes life even easier.