Husbands can't bear to see their wives earn more A study showed that men whose wives earn more than themselves are 11% more likely to have mental health problems.

Yes, studies have shown that men whose wives earn more than they do are more likely to experience mental health problems. For example, a study conducted in Sweden found that when women take on the role of primary breadwinner, the risk of mental health problems increases for both partners, especially men. The study found that men were about 11 percent more likely to experience mental health problems in this situation.