This works both ways. Many men want women who are employed and who can contribute their income to the marriage, not take from it. Many see advantages in the two-income family. Many feel that both partners should contribute. This is a very important factor to consider when families with children are involved.
Many men shy away from the responsibilities of raising someone else's children.
So, of course, a woman's ability to provide for her children's needs will be an important factor in their decisions. Most readers felt that looking for money for money's sake was not an acceptable attitude. No one was concerned with anyone wanting to better themselves as long as they were willing to help in the project. But, women or men, using money as the only criteria for a relationship, were objectionable to most. Gold Diggers whether men or women, were poison.