The Breadwinner Characters Novels & Stories

Reminding herself that she was used to all of this already. "And if you’re lucky, you’ll never have anything happen that will drain you financially." Bridget added. "The goal is to remain beautiful, youthful and learned-enough for your spouse in order to stand in for him when he can't be in two places at a time. These men work so hard, they don't need another hard worker. A smart woman, yes. Great brain, yes. But never the one that would work so tirelessly like she wants to take the place of the breadwinner. Softness, style and sophistication are the three 'S' most of these men need in their wives. And to get these features, you need money. So you see, don't you?"