Breadwinners Breadwinners Melissa Hogenboom

Breadwinners

How Income Shifts and Power Imbalances Shape Modern Relationships

by Melissa Hogenboom

18 min read

About This Book

Breadwinners (2025) examines the transformation of modern relationships as income patterns and gender roles evolve, particularly when women become primary earners. Using research and personal interviews, it reveals the complex ways financial power, domestic responsibilities and cultural norms interact, while presenting practical strategies for creating more balanced partnerships both professionally and personally.

Who Should Read This?

  • Professionals managing career ambitions alongside partnership and parenting responsibilities
  • Primary earners wanting more equitable distribution of household duties
  • People exploring how gender roles, finances and power interact in relationships

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