There is something about responsibility that many men carry deep inside.

Even if a wife never complains or says a word, a man often feels a certain imbalance when he is the one being constantly fed and provided for. It touches his pride and the natural desire to feel capable and responsible.
For many men, being able to provide is tied to their sense of purpose and dignity. It is not always about ego, but about wanting to feel complete in the role they believe they should play in the family. ~~Eucharia Anunobi