Relationships
Income Predicts Who Will Get Married… But Only For Men
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife,” reads the opening lines of Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice.” How has the relationship between income and marriage changed since the classic love story captured our hearts?
By Diana Clarke3 min read
A man’s financial prospects used to be one of the most desirable qualities for him to possess as a potential spouse (Remember Mr. Darcy and his 10,000 pounds a year?). However, a lot has changed since 19th century Jane Austen. Women have surpassed men in educational attainment, men are no longer expected to be the sole breadwinner for their family, and many couples are embracing the dual-income lifestyle.