LADIES: 4 Reasons why you should marry an average man over a rich man

He’ll Champion Your Ambitions

Research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology says that successful men can be more sexist than their lesser-paid counterparts. This is likely because they’re usually alpha males who feel it’s a “man’s duty” to provide, says Beth Livingston, Ph.D., an assistant professor of human resources at Cornell University. Conversely, poorer men are often more supportive of their partners’ careers. “Couples who encourage each other to fulfill their professional dreams tend to be happier,” says Joshua Coleman, Ph.D., author of Marriage Makeover.