Gallery: Financial Insecurity. How To Handle Your Husband's Ego If You Make More Money

Men may be strong, but their egos tend to be on the fragile side. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with that. In some instances, it’s endearing because you’re able to see how sensitive and vulnerable they actually are.

But then there are times when navigating through their pride can be like walking on a tight rope. Say that you make more money than your husband, for instance. One article published stats indicating that female breadwinners and divorce are closely linked. One key piece of this is how some men react to the idea of wives making more money then they do. 

If you happen to make more money than your spouse, what can you do to avoid being someone whose marriage is in jeopardy? There is no failsafe plan, but we do have some suggestions that can keep you focused on your career without ignoring your husband’s needs or feelings in the process.