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@zaijianlaowang
Jul 2, 2026, 07:28 AM
What Happens to Marriage When a Man's Income Decreases?
Lately, I've been wondering what happens to a man's life when his income decreases. I was reminded of this question when a woman I met on Soul gave my friend's post a like. She's a real firecracker... not because of her looks, but her personality - it's truly one of a kind.
As soon as she gets into a fight with her husband, she starts liking my posts frantically. She says it's her way of 'knocking on my door,' so I've labeled her 'Dong Dong Sister' in my contacts. Whenever she gets into a fight, she comes out to meet up and balance her mood. I've started to think that her marriage might not be as perfect as she portrays it on social media.
When we first met, I had no idea she was married because she didn't seem like the type. She could send me voice messages 24/7... Later, when we were eating together, she told me she had a fight with her husband, and that's when I found out she was married. Then she started complaining, and the more she spoke, the more I felt sorry for her husband.
Her husband used to own a fleet of trucks that transported cement and sand to construction sites, making a decent income. She never worked and just stayed at home, enjoying a life of luxury. No wonder she had so much time to send messages... However, after an accident and a downturn in the real estate market, their income kept decreasing. Her words were full of disdain for her husband, calling him a loser who couldn't make money. She said that when he couldn't make money, she wouldn't let him touch her...
One sentence she said left a deep impression on me: 'When we have money, I don't care about him, but when we don't, he can't control me!' Listening to her made me realize more about human nature, and I felt shocked and disgusted... After that, I didn't contact her much, but today Dong Dong Sister came knocking again. Looks like they had another fight...
I started thinking, what happens to a marriage when a man's income decreases? Will it become like Dong Dong Sister's, where he's no longer valued? Or will there be other changes? For now, I don't have the answers, but I know that maintaining a relationship requires effort and understanding from both parties.




