20 reasons to celebrate being a female breadwinner

1. Singledom – About 42% of marriages in the UK end in divorce, and an increasing number of women are choosing the single life. According to the Telegraph, almost 2.5 million men and women aged between 45 and 64 live alone in their own homes. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of such sole occupants has risen by 833,000 in the past two decades and there are expected to be a further two million at least by 2020, you’ll want to be financially independent at that time in your life.

• Because women at the top make good decisions and increase business profitability and numerous reports have supported this.

– Ambitious women need an outlet and need to be recognised.

– When you are the breadwinner you are with your partner for love not beholden to them for money and valuing all the qualities they bring to the table.

– Being the breadwinner focuses you on making the most of your career; it’s something that you can’t escape from. You need to make it as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible, because you’ll be doing it for many years.

– When female breadwinners are getting it right, they are adept at combining the traditionally masculine skills with the feminine in concert.

– If you are financially successful breadwinner, you can do plenty of good with your money, helping your community and pursuing philanthropic activity

– Once you are a breadwinner you can share the pitfalls and successes with others by mentoring, coaching and supporting, so their way can be easier.