Craig Conover and Beau Clark Are Learning the Hard Way What Happens When She's the Breadwinner

In the world of reality TV, where relationships play out under a microscope, one issue continues to spark tension both on-screen and off: what happens when the woman’s career takes center stage?

Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo’s Relationship Changed When Her Career Took Off

Paige even acknowledged to Craig in a recent Summer House episode that she is a much different person than she was in the early stages of their relationship. Her vision of what her life would look like in her 30s used to align more with what Craig had pictured for them, with her settling down into the domestic sphere, having children, and moving away from New York City in order to raise them.

But with the success of her Giggly Squad podcast, her continued popularity on reality TV, her successful nationwide tour, and her New York Times bestselling book, Paige was also completely in the right to say her values have shifted, and now her career has become significantly more important to her than it once was. Paige worked hard for her success, and it was difficult to watch her practically begging Craig to understand that all she wanted was for him to give her the time and space to pursue the same opportunity he was given to build his business once he gained popularity on Southern Charm.

Beau Modeled a Different Approach on 'Vanderpump Villa'

Despite the shocking return of Stassi's "dark passenger" in later episodes, she and Beau resolved their discussion about balancing their relationship and their careers effectively. Stassi wanted to be selfish and keep her husband by her side, focusing on her and the family, but she eventually agreed it was better to compromise. Stassi's return to reality TV with her own Hulu series Stassi Says will certainly keep the couple busy going forward, and viewers will likely learn more about Beau's career choices in the upcoming premiere season. Paige and Stassi having these open and honest conversations with their partners proves that men are learning tough lessons on reality TV about what it means to have to make sacrifices in support of their partner's career while holding down domestic duties.

Vanderpump Villa is streaming on Hulu and Summer House is currently on Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.