It seems every sex is territorial about some elements of how they view themselves. Simple example: Men detest women that take more than a little alcohol, that is their domain. Women don't want men that use more than a little make up - if any at all. That is their domain. These feelings aren't always rational, they aren't always universal, but they abound to an astonishing degree. It will be like that for another few decades.
Learn first to treat your time as you would your money, then treat your money as you do your time.