Sofía Vergara says dating someone with less money than her would be a "nightmare." NBC/Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images 2025-05-23T00:14:02Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Sofía Vergara, 52, knows what she wants in a partner. The "Griselda" star says dating someone with less money than her would be "a nightmare." Income disparity can impact romantic relationships, especially around power dynamics. Sofía Vergara has a list of what she wants in a partner.During an appearance on the May 14 episode of the "Today" show, the "Modern Family" actor reflected on her dating life and got candid about some of the traits she hopes her future partner will have."I want to say the basic stuff, like health and somebody that loves me," Vergara told hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Erin Andrews. "And somebody tall, handsome.""I want somebody that has as much money as me or more, because if not, it's a nightmare. They end up resenting you. And I want somebody fun. I need fun in my life," Vergara added.Vergara has been married twice. In July 2023, after seven years of marriage, Vergara and the actor Joe Manganiello announced they were divorcing. She was previously married to Joe Gonzalez.A representative for Vergara did not respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider.How wealth can affect romantic relationshipsTwo therapists and one wealth psychologist told BI they've heard similar sentiments echoed by many of their affluent clients.Income disparity can impact romantic relationships, particularly around power dynamics.Lami Ronit, a wealth psychologist who runs her own practice from both California and London, told BI she has noticed a difference in how men and women handle being the higher earners in a relationship."Women who are the higher earners often face a double standard; they're expected to succeed, but not so much that it threatens traditional gender roles. Men, on the other hand, are typically socialized to feel more comfortable being the financial provider," Ronit said.When those roles are reversed, both partners can struggle, since the woman may feel she has to downplay her success while the man may wrestle with pride or feelings of inadequacy, she said.The challenge persists even in some progressive circles where gender norms have been disrupted, Matt Lundquist, the founder and clinical director of Tribeca Therapy, a New York-based psychotherapy center, told BI."While it might seem that wealth invites ease — and in many ways it can and should — it also becomes a space where individuals' histories with money and gender expectations play out," he said.For instance, it could be an issue when one person sees their contributions to the relationship as being more valuable than the other because of the amount of money they possess or earn, Dana McNeil, a relationship therapist and the founder of The Relationship Place, a San Diego-based practice, told BI."Many wealthy partners may perceive they are entitled to exert more control and say in the relationship about how money is spent," she said.This can sometimes cause the less wealthy partner or the one more financially dependent to resent having to rely on their partner's permission to make purchases."This feeling of dependence can create a parent/child dynamic that feels like a loss of freedom and autonomy," McNeil said. How couples can navigate financial disparityWhile there is no one-size-fits-all approach, fairness and clarity are key, Ronit said."When appropriate, I often recommend that couples talk about proportional contributions rather than equal ones. For example, each person could contribute a percentage of their income toward shared expenses," she said.The goal is to avoid feelings of imbalance or resentment, Ronit added.When it comes to splitting bills, McNeil says she often suggests her clients have three checking accounts: a personal one for each partner and a joint account for bills and common expenses like going out to dinner or buying groceries.To make expectations clear, it's important for couples to talk"At some point, all couples need to confront the reality that a significant part of the partnership is economic and address both the material and symbolic aspects of this," he said.It's also important for each partner to determine what they want and understand the trade-offs that may accompany that."And on this count, I'll give Sofía Vergara great credit — she clearly knows what she wants," Lundquist added. Recommended video

Jane Goodall says she was objectified by male scientists when she first appeared on the cover of National Geographic. Robin L Marshall/Getty Images 2025-05-22T04:30:39Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Jane Goodall, 91, says she was objectified by her male peers early in her career. "Back then, all I wanted was to get back to the chimps. So if my legs were getting me the money, thank you legs," she said. While her experience happened years ago, gender inequality persists in the workplace. Jane Goodall, 91, may be one of the world's leading primatologists now, but there was a time when she wasn't being taken seriously.During an appearance on Tuesday'sCall Her Daddy" podcast, Goodall reflected on the challenges she faced in her decadeslong career.Goodall told podcast host Alex Cooper that her love for animals started when she read "Tarzan of the Apes" as a child."Anyway, I knew there wasn't a Tarzan. But that's when my dream began," Goodall said. "I will grow up, go to Africa, live with wild animals, and write books — no thought of being a scientist."Most people around her thought her dream was unrealistic, except her mother, she said."And everybody said, 'That's ridiculous. I mean, you don't have money. Africa's far away and you're just a girl,'" Goodall said.Years later, Goodall appeared on the cover of National Geographic.She recalled being objectified by others in the scientific community who said that her looks, not her research, earned her the spotlight."Well, some of the jealous male scientists would say, well, you know, she's just got this notoriety and she's getting money from Geographic, and they want her on the cover, and they wouldn't put her on the cover if she didn't have nice legs," Goodall said.If someone had said that today, they'd be sued, she added. "Back then, all I wanted was to get back to the chimps. So if my legs were getting me the money, thank you legs. And if you look at those covers, they were jolly nice legs," Goodall said.The English conservationist acknowledged that things are different now."I did it by accepting that, in a way, they were right. So, thank you for giving me this advantage. It was good to give me that money," Goodall said. "I know that for me it was a long time ago. It was a different era. It wouldn't work today. "While Goodall's experience may have unfolded years ago, gender inequality persists in the workplace.Sexism at work comes in many forms, including wage disparities, stereotypes, and harassment.Several female celebrities have also spoken up about the discrimination they faced in Hollywood.In an interview with Porter magazine in November 2023, Anne Hathaway said she was told her career would "fall off a cliff" after she turned 35.In January 2024, Sofia Vergara told the LA Times that her acting jobs were limited because of her "stupid accent."Kathy Bates told Variety in September that she could have a long acting career only because she "wasn't a beauty queen."A representative for Goodall did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular hours. Recommended video