'Ashamed', 'exhausted' and 'resentful'. These are all words used by millennial women who earn more money than their male partners.

According to a new report, more women than ever are taking on the role of breadwinner in their relationships, but instead of it being an exciting time, it's turning out to be quite the opposite.

A new report by Refinery29 found that a woman making more money can be seen as a disadvantage.

In 2015, 38 per cent of wives made more money than their husbands in the US, and with that number continuing to grow, it's leading to problems in relationships.

And to further problems in a relationship, the study also found that these women are still expected to do the majority of household work and childcare.

The author of the study wrote about her own experience, saying that people think it's strange that she earns more moola than her boyfriend.

But, in this day and age why is it so strange for a woman to be on top of her game when it comes to work? It should be celebrated.

Instead, Ashley received comments like, "I just feel like it's a man's job to take care of his woman," and "Do you ever think you might be selling yourself short?"

While being the breadwinner comes with immense responsibility, the women surveyed in the study all said the same thing: They'd rather be breadwinners than live with a partner who was unhappy at their job.

As you read through the findings however, a similar conclusion derives from the narrative; women will stick to their higher-earning job, once they are happy in that job.

Since they love the work they're doing, it's not as much about money as it is about fulfilment.

So, while it may be difficult for some men to come to terms with their partners earning more, and some women may feel resentful for doing the majority of the work, it boils down to the inner workings of your relationship.

Once you and your partner talk openly and honestly about your aspirations, you'll find out what works best for you.

And for anyone who thinks it's a "man's job to take care of his woman," welcome to the 21st century. Millennial women are killing it in the business world and that's not about to change.