10/03/2025
Are Finances The Real Reason Men (Especially Black Men) Are Delaying Marriage?
I can definitely say, “Yes” (the other is fear of divorce and losing money) based on the conversations I have with men everyday. Social media and TV have set unrealistic expectations on men who if we keep it real get out earned by women on a regular basis. Black Girl Magic is real!
However, this is a clear path to poverty and less wealth as the world becomes more expensive by the minute. African-Americans are last in marriage rate and household income. Do you see the correlation?
The solution- Get married based on chemistry, love, mutual ambition versus asking someone about their income, credit score, etc. only. These things are important but what you need is a good partner who has the ability to build with you and for you vs men who are on RHOA and even that is not real.
We can increase our collective wealth and having a happy marriage is a real formula for that. Ask our Caucasian, Hispanic, North Indian, Chinese, African brothers and sisters who all have higher household income and higher marriage rates, accordingly.
Otherwise, you are going to be at risk for being poor (zero net worth) as the middle class continues to shrink.
Let the comments roll…Do I have a point?
