Mars, Venus, and Money
Do women and men view money the same way? What are the results of varied viewpoints? Is there a solution? The Root Live, sponsored by Prudential, with Harriette Cole took on these challenging questions. To help viewers get to the bottom of the topic were Kara Stevens, Founder of the Frugal Feminista and Chike Uzoka, Founder of Valentine Global.
Stevens said that women typically view money as a source of enjoyment, pleasure, and security. Uzoka noted that men take a differing view of money and see it as a measure of their manhood. Money is often tied to a man's self-worth.
The consequences of a man not earning what he feels is enough to take care of a woman has all sorts of implications. Many men will not even approach a woman if he doesn't feel he can provide for her. Stevens said that women understand this, but they don't like it. In fact, she says that women do not want money to be a part of the first couple dates. They don't mind being treated nicely, but men that put too much money up front are often viewed as trying to hide some other shortcoming or insecurity. She suggests offering the woman some options that fits into the budget. There is nothing wrong with a romantic walk in the park as long as she knows she is going walking so she doesn't come dressed for her date in stilettos. …show more content…
Many women, today, have been raised by strong, independent women. They have seen their mother, grandmother, aunts, sisters, etc., working and earning money. They have seen women providing or their families. Most of these women know they can do it all by themselves and do not need to depend on a man, but they are welcoming the freedom to not have to carry the whole
Do women and men view money the same way? What are the results of varied viewpoints? Is there a solution? The Root Live, sponsored by Prudential, with Harriette Cole took on these challenging questions. To help viewers get to the bottom of the topic were Kara Stevens, Founder of the Frugal Feminista and Chike Uzoka, Founder of Valentine Global.
Stevens said that women typically view money as a source of enjoyment, pleasure, and security. Uzoka noted that men take a differing view of money and see it as a measure of their manhood. Money is often tied to a man's self-worth.
The consequences of a man not earning what he feels is enough to take care of a woman has all sorts of implications. Many men will not even approach a woman if he doesn't feel he can provide for her. Stevens said that women understand this, but they don't like it. In fact, she says that women do not want money to be a part of the first couple dates. They don't mind being treated nicely, but men that put too much money up front are often viewed as trying to hide some other shortcoming or insecurity. She suggests offering the woman some options that fits into the budget. There is nothing wrong with a romantic walk in the park as long as she knows she is going walking so she doesn't come dressed for her date in stilettos. …show more content…
Many women, today, have been raised by strong, independent women. They have seen their mother, grandmother, aunts, sisters, etc., working and earning money. They have seen women providing or their families. Most of these women know they can do it all by themselves and do not need to depend on a man, but they are welcoming the freedom to not have to carry the whole