The wife as primary breadwinner

Break 1

Children resent me for husband’s lack of invol

Pros and cons when the wife is the primary bre

Break 2

Behaviors for a good marriage

Doug discusses how marriage is affected when the wife is the primary breadwinner. Callers weigh in with their perspectives and experience. Doug shares the pros and cons when the wife is the primary breadwinner

Listener questions and comments:
Mike - My wife has made more money for the last 40 years. Why would that be perceived as a problem?   Is there any Catholic position on this?
Sarah - I was the sole breadwinner, and my husband wasn't working at all. I got a ton of backlash, he accused me and we are now separated.
Carol - I stopped working when I had my twins. My husband was always at work and now my children resent me. Talks about the “Turkey Plate”
Janet - I have worked to be the breadwinner of my house. It went very well, but seven years into it, I stopped and I'm now divorced.

Doug discusses how marriage is affected when the wife is the primary breadwinner. Callers weigh in with their perspectives and experience. Doug shares the pros and cons when the wife is the primary breadwinner
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Mike - My wife has made more money for the last 40 years. Why would that be perceived as a problem?&nbsp;&nbsp; Is there any Catholic position on this?</li>
<li>Sarah - I was the sole breadwinner, and my husband wasn't working at all. I got a ton of backlash, he accused me and we are now separated.</li>
<li>Carol - I stopped working when I had my twins. My husband was always at work and now my children resent me. Talks about the &ldquo;Turkey Plate&rdquo;</li>
<li>Janet - I have worked to be the breadwinner of my house. It went very well, but seven years into it, I stopped and I'm now divorced.</li>
</ul>

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.