His message was right but he went about it like a bytch. I also don't think the value of a person in a relationship is solely in their job and income.
I know a chick making 6 figures while her man makes 50-60, at his job, but dude is great financially, great with his hands, and keeps their family moving because she's airheaded as fukk with things like paying bills on time. He's also her emotional rock when shyt gets wild.
But, as a man, you should always be striving to improve and better yourself every single day. Stagnation and complacency is poison for men.
Dude shoulda just told him he needs to grow the fukk up and get off his ass instead of trying to kiss the girl's ass.