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Is an education something you look for in a man?, or am I just weird?
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30/09/2009, 08:49 PM
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I caught a cab today, and the cabbie had a talk back show on and they were discussing whether woman today expect too much from men.
The driver asked me if I agreed, and I said "I think women get involved with a man, and then they expect him to change into the person they would really like to be with. What they should do it work out what they want, and then look for someone who has those qualities"
I then explained that being with someone who is educated is important to me (cause I like to discuss fairly obscure things, and people without an education usually have NFI what I'm talking about), and I also expected a man with a certain level of financial success, cause I didn't want to struggle, and that is who I married. The driver thought this was nuts, because in his opinion, you could be rich without an education.
Now, of course he is right, but I wanted someone both relatively successful, and educated. I was happy to be alone if I didn't find him, but no way was I going to settle for less than I felt happy with. The rest of my life will presumably be a long time.
So, am I nuts? Is a man with an education important to you? Is there something wrong with saying so?
And lastly, do you think that women fail to have a plan when considering prospective mates?
(my plan was 1. Don't end up with a loser and 2. Non loser will have a job, not have been married, and have no kids 3. Someone you can happily talk to for the next 40 or 50 years would be good - get one who's educated.)
This post has been edited by Monosyballic: 30/09/2009, 08:52 PM
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30/09/2009, 08:56 PM
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I wanted a man who is curious, wise, hardworking and constantly seeking self improvement. An education and a successful career would perhaps be a reflection of those things but I'd certainly be open to other signs. If I were typing a 'criteria' into a dating site, yes, I probably would list education and career as important. Before hubby I dated: - A carpenter - A (now) surgeon - A travel agent - A music industry executive - An accountant - A professional traveller and long-term povo My husband is a Director at a top investment bank. The remarkable thing is that they were all basically the same bloke. I have a type. :
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30/09/2009, 09:21 PM
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Hi there, I think 'common sense' and a willingness to look at a problem from all sides is much more important! -al
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30/09/2009, 09:29 PM
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QUOTE The remarkable thing is that they were all basically the same bloke. I have a type I think you're spot on with the 'type'. I think I'd substitute 'well read', 'well travelled' and 'interested in what is going on in the world' for 'educated'.
This post has been edited by getbacktobed: 30/09/2009, 09:30 PM
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