Reply #44: My sister and brother-in-law have have had issues [View All]

My sister is a "junior manager" at a large financial institution and has close to a six figure salary in Des Moines, Iowa, where six figures goes a long way. My brother-in-law goes to school for nursing and otherwise stays home with their one year old child. While my Bro-in-law is looking forward to completing his nursing program, he may or may not ever actually work, and they are very happy together.

However, brother in law has faced various levels of derision from people, especially other men, who seem to think he's not a good partner because he doesn't contribute to the finances of the relationship. Comments like "So, you're going to finish school then start a job, right?" are common. He's a great dad who truly loves to spend time with his son. My sister makes more than enough money to sustain them comfortably and they seem to have reached a happy, mutual decision on this.