There are alotta guyz who have respect for women who pursue higher forms of education But also at da same timez, it is bewildering to find some young men actualy do have a problem with it. I think it dependz on the kind of views a male has grown up with on women, and even to this day i just gotta say religion actually has in soooome cases a lil bit to do with this attitude NOt baggin religion by no meanz at all, but it's just lil somethin i've noticed through a lil experience.

Byron said:

Bingo you win the prize:





ummm you get the outdated software, not the sexy lady

lilmissmissy said:

Hmm...interesting. What religion are you talking about?

Simply put, men are intimidated by women Not me tho, I'm special

lilmissmissy said:

intimidated by higher form of education? I don't think so.
Intimidated by taller women - yes

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

and yes you are hon very special

Heavenly said:

lilmissmissy said:

VERY true.. ...I grew up in a household of strong, intelligent women...that's the only type of women I've ever really been exposed to growing up, so I'm comfortable around women who show strength and smarts. Plus, many of the women in my mom's family were single or divorced, so they all worked and paid their own way...it's just something that you take as reality, as commonplace. Not to mention, having a degree doesn't equate to being "smarter"...I've known plenty of degree holders who were dumber than a sack of hammers...
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Sweeny79 said:

Believe it or not, it's pentacostal I love the Bible Sweeny personally, but there are devout young christians who actualy still believe women belong in the kitchen!! I came across this a few yearz ago...i really could not believe it!

No one has really answered....

Would you date a man/woman with less money than you?

Heavenly said:

I'm intimidated by big breasts.

lilmissmissy said:

Ooh, and I cant remember off the top of my head, but there is a passage, in the New Testament that defines the mentality too

Byron said:

So fucking true it's disgusting....yeah even in the field of Education

Sweeny79 said:

I thought the question was about dating someone with a higher/lower educational level than you??

Byron said:

reread the question, it has a sub question

Sweeny79 said:

Oh, I know that to be true...unfortunately.

Byron said:

True true

Byron said:

So did I!

lilmissmissy said:

WOW. Very interesting. I have never experienced this.

Sweeny79 said:

Yes.....But it would be hard to find one ...

...And Yes One with more money.....

.....Money isn't the issue....nor is education.....

.....It's the person not the "status"....

althom said:

There is a part b.... asking women with degrees if they would date aman who never attended college ( make less money than them)


sorry I wasn't clear on that.

Steadwood said:

I agree

Sweeny79 said:

Ah, well I meant the original questions..lol

And as for money, I really couldn't care less how much she makes...she could be a millionaire and it wouldn't phase me, not if the connection and intimacy we feel and form is real, sincere and complete. The only time it might effect me is if I were unemployed, and she were doubting my ability to find a job or earn a living...constantly complaining and worrying that she's now involved with a loser. Then again, if the connection and intimacy we share is as real and sincere and true as I thought, then that's the last thing she'd be saying or thinking...instead, she'd be encouraging me and giving me emotional support, convinced that my "between jobs" phase is temporary and will end soon.

Sweeny79 said:

But this part of the mentality doesn't come from Christ's wordz, but from where his word started to be preached throughout the world. Nothing wrong with it though but alotta guys from the pentacostal church take it in to their stride today. I could'nt argue they are all like that, but i can say from what i've seen, alot of them are! I know there are some interesting upsides to the traditionalist's side of view (just based on some studies about the current high rate of divorces) but having said that, i reckon it still depends on the upbringing. If a male is brought up with respect for women and around intelligent women, then it's a totally different story, and they won't have a problem with an intelligent woman, or a woman "bread winner"

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Sweeny79 said:

As a fellow special educator, I would say that your statement is a valid. We share an profession that impacts many while. I graduated with a BS degree in SPED with multiple state certifications(MH/OH/DH) and half of a Master. After I complete about four more GRAD Classes and comps, I will have my full Masters in SPED.

In regards to your statements about some males being intimidated by dating an higher paid female, I would say that there is some truth to what your are saying. When I dated males who made less, I ecountered some resentment. As a result, I went back to men whose salaries were comparable to mine or more.
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Byron said:

perfect


as usual....

lilmissmissy said:

I agree...to an extent.... a man's (or anyone's views for that matter)come from more places than thier homes, it comes from society a well, thier friends, other men.

Hotlegs said:

Congrats on your Masters

and I couldn't agree more...and unfortunatly that is what seems to happen.

Byron said:

By the way, this DID happen to me at one point during my marriage...and we didn't have a connection or intimacy of any real kind, and it most definitely wasn't a complete one...and yeah, it did effect me at the time...possibly still does, in subtle ways.