When she earns more.

It is no longer rare for men to earn less than their wives. Make certain the situation does not create friction in the home with these suggestions

Communicate

If you feel guilty about spending money because you make less money than your spouse, talk about it. If you resent your spouse because he is spending too much money also talk about it. Remember to start any discussion about money in a loving manner, without accusing him of wrongdoing. The two of you are teammates in life, and should not treat things like a competition or a battle.

Share your needs

Once the lines of communication open up, share your needs. If you feel that you need to have an equal amount of spending money, share that with your spouse. Or perhaps you need help or encouragement from your spouse in order to generate more income. Your spouse will not always know what you need unless you clearly explain it.

Create a budget

Determine your income and expenses, as well as how much discretionary income that you have. Then determine how much spending money each spouse should get. Not only will this this set the record straight but also serve as some form of check to guard against extravagance. With your spouse, agree on a monthly amount that you’ll each put into separate accounts, to be used at your discretion.

Shared responsibility

If two spouses are not earning the same income, housework often makes up for the inequality. If one spouse works longer hours, the other can make up by helping out with domestic chores. By creating some form of equality, the relationship is stable, and no one feels as though he or she is carrying the burden of the family.One person is usually more interested in financial chores or available to handle them, and as long as you agree on who is best suited to a particular responsibility, it is fine for that spouse to take charge of paying bills or drawing up the monthly budget.

Compliment each other

Acknowledge the fact that your husband may experience a period of grieving after the loss of a job and earnings that are connected to his identity, self-esteem and sense of success. Convey a positive attitude and sense of teamwork showing that ‘we are in this together.’ You can achieve this by paying compliments when he deserves it and encourage him to work harder.

Ease the tension

Break the tension by finding new ways to have fun. You can spend more time together doing the types of things you enjoy doing as a couple. You can also visit friends and family or take a trip.