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When can differences in educational background become problematic in relationships?
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It's a problem if one feels above or better than the other. It should be above that when its true love.
I don't see how it would... I save most of what I've learned in school for work time. When I'm home with my babe, it's back to being an 8 -year-old again!
Not sure, for us i have no degree and she has a masters yet i somehow make nearly twice what she does. But i feel thats a manifestation of work ethic and area of focus.
Only if it leads to one being a pretentious Pratt. The same could be said for those of equal education if one or both affiliate the quality of their education with the academic institution attended.
...in short, elitism is no bueno in a relationship no matter from where it stems.
...in short, elitism is no bueno in a relationship no matter from where it stems.
when one person has their head up their ass. education means different things, just b/c you didn't go to college doesn't mean that you can't hold your own against someone with a graduate degree.
For me it would be a big problem. I want to be able to talk to my husband about anything whether it is what to eat for dinner to science. I respect my husband that he can have all levels of conversation about many topics.
Interesting, I would say when there is a large disparity between the intelligence of the individuals, which can be related back to education. Sexual attraction is important, but if you've nothing to say to each other, then the relationship won't last.
if one party doesn't love their career, if one party makes more than the other and looks down on the other, ...
Exactly wat my bae said
When one partner is a Doctor and the other needs to read their handwriting.
Only when couples compete or the "brainier" one belittles the not so brainy one. If you love and respect each other, you should not be doing this anyway.
High school drop outs and any graduate
nao, mas eu acho que as diferenças de moralidade sao muitos mais problematicas
West Coast Liberal Arts/Humanities vs East Coast Ivy League & Greek Life. A difference in focus, for example artist vs engineer or programmer can make for different, conflicting perspectives.
Intellect and conversation go hand in hand
