Goodbye, Old Rules: The 10 Masculine Beliefs That No Longer Define Today's Men

2. "Men Must Always Be the Sole Breadwinner." This economic expectation placed an undue and often crushing burden on men, tying their entire self-worth to their paycheck and professional success. Today, dual-income households are the norm, and modern men embrace shared financial responsibility. They value their partner's career success and recognize that their role is not defined solely by their income, allowing them to prioritize work-life balance, family, and personal fulfillment over being the unchallenged financial provider.