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When can differences in educational background become problematic in relationships?
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Hmmm. I can see where some people have a hard time with other people's take on education. I, unfortunately, know that I need an educated man. I love to read, I love debating ideas or topics back and forth, and I also love knowing things that aren't all that common. I think being with someone who only finished high school would be hard if they never ventured out to do anything else.
When you have the humility, empathy and emotional maturity to put aside the notion that just because you went to school for a few extra years that doesn't make you intellectually superior (except in your own ego driven mind), then it won't be a problem.
I am very very particular about educational standards, and I obviously think ppl with degrees have more opinions and more to say in general, I think I would find it hard to settle down with someone who is not as educated as I am..... I like knowing my man knows something I don't and it gives us more to talk in relationships..... That sounds so bitchy,,,,, sorry😌😊
I met a guy once who's third question to me was regarding my education and he dismissed me completely on discovering the total absence of college diplomas in my life. Which is hilarious - Ive been managing bookstores since I was barely out of my teens and have read more books than even the most well read among us. But the guy I mentioned above never got to find that out. Im smart enough not to believe that there's only one set path to becoming an intelligent, happy, well-adjusted person, that's for sure.
But whatever works for you I guess.
Female, 41-50 years, Dating, VIC, AU | Apr 03, 2013
Female, 41-50 years, Dating, VIC, AU | Apr 03, 2013
I agree it is possible to find interesting conversation with someone who isn't as highly educated but I must say it is rare, u are lucky that you like to read, most ppl who decide against university blank all aspects of intellectuality so u r special in that u like self improvement. Another small difference is that you are a woman. I'm old fashioned and would not respect my man as much if he was not as smart as I but I prefer him to be smarter since I like Him to challenge me and make me want to better myself😊😊😊
Female, 36-40 years, Dating | Apr 03, 2013
Female, 36-40 years, Dating | Apr 03, 2013
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Well I think the way and environment grew up affect more than education . So far the system is failure it can be an idiot or retard who earned a degree
Well, with us i dont think it will ever be a problem
To me, there are no problem with education background as long as both partners are respectful of each other. The only time I see a problem is if one partner doesn't believe education is important - whether it is college, trade school, continuing education. You should never stop learning in my opinion.
