Trophy Husband: What It Means & 17 Signs and Ways to Be a Rich Girl’s Beau
Some guys want to rule the roost, but others prefer to have a wealthy wife look after them. If you want to be a trophy husband, read on!
The trophy-husband life sounds like something out of a twisted, dystopian Stepford Wives-style movie. But you must admit—it’s enticing. Days of nothing but gym appointments, extravagant galas, packing kids’ lunch boxes, playing soccer with them…
Plus, if those rose-tinted days ever become too much, you always have the rest of the afternoon to sit back, relax, put up your loafer-wearing feet, and chill out with a bottle of craft beer.
Sounds good, right? There are plenty of men that would love to live a life of looked-after luxury. But how do you become a trophy husband? What are the signs that you’re a trophy husband, and is it ever a bad thing to be one? This feature will answer all of your questions.
What is a trophy husband?
While the trophy wife concept is nothing new, and has been the subject of many a reality show, the idea of a trophy husband refreshes the old stereotype. Many men have achieved this status and rank in the elite circle of society’s trophy spouses.
A simple definition of a trophy husband is an attractive married guy whose wife is the breadwinner in their household. A trophy husband doesn’t have a job, or any intention to get one. He’s happy to be supported by his wife.
Sometimes, he’ll be responsible for household chores and taking care of the kids. However, he might also be married to somebody who’s rich enough that she can pay for a maid or a nanny.
What’s the difference between a trophy husband and a stay-at-home dad?
You could call a stay-at-home dad a trophy husband. He has a lot of the same features; he doesn’t work, and he relies on his wife for support. But there are some differences between a househusband and a trophy husband.
Firstly, a stay-at-home husband has a lot more responsibility than a trophy husband. Rather than just focusing on looking good and staying chill, a househusband has to run his household and look after the children who depend on him.
Speaking of looking good, that leads us to the second difference between a househusband and a trophy husband. A trophy husband is always sexy. He doesn’t have to be hotter than the woman he’s with, but a lot of the time he will be. Read More…