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re: Done
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:39 pm to fightin tigers
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:39 pm to fightin tigers
quote:I don't think it's superficial at all. Just a matter of fact.
This might be one of the most superficial threads I have read on this site.
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Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:40 pm to PrideofTheSEC
Is like for them to have a degree but it's not a deal breaker if they don't
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:40 pm to lsunurse
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Point is....you don't have to have a degree to have some intelligence and ability to carry an intelligent conversation. And sometimes those with degrees you would never guess they had one cause they sound like morons when you try to talk to them.
Yep. As long as I'm comfortable with someone, I don't care about their level of attainment. I know some bright people who never graduated college.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:40 pm to lsunurse
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Point is....you don't have to have a degree to have some intelligence and ability to carry an intelligent conversation. And sometimes those with degrees you would never guess they had one cause they sound like morons when you try to talk to them.
True. I guess i lean towards wanting to date someone who can hold an depth conversation. You would be surprised how many twenty-somethings aren't able to communicate properly and that will cause any relationship to go down in flames.
This post was edited on 2/18/15 at 11:41 pm
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:41 pm to PrideofTheSEC
So long as she is smart it wouldn't bother me at all
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:42 pm to PrideofTheSEC
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uld you marry someone with less education than you or without a college degree?
Yes -
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RogerTheShrubber
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Right. I certainly care about intelligence but I don't care about level of educational attainment.
Me neither - I probably would not have done well with a woman that went as far as I did. We would have clashed big time. I also know plenty of people with a lot of education that I don't find very intelligent (though I'm sure some say the same about me).
This post was edited on 2/18/15 at 11:46 pm
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:42 pm to JBeam
So all other criteria matches and you call it off because she doesn't have a degree?
What if you find out after marriage she lied about the degree, is that enough for a divorce?
Just saying, seems like you are qualifying a mate for a job and not love.
What if you find out after marriage she lied about the degree, is that enough for a divorce?
Just saying, seems like you are qualifying a mate for a job and not love.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:43 pm to JBeam
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You would be surprised how many twenty-somethings aren't able to communicate properly and that will cause any relationship to go down in flames.
I wouldn't, I work with a lot of engineers.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:45 pm to JBeam
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I don't think it's superficial at all. Just a matter of fact.
Yeah I don't think it's superficial. It's a legitimate thing to look for when choosing someone that will be compatible.
But when dating I didn't automatically blow off a guy if he didn't have a degree.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:46 pm to fightin tigers
Hmm I think it's more of social standard. People generally have standard of education/intelligence they want to associate themselves with. For better or for worse, this rolls into finding a mate.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:48 pm to lsunurse
quote:I've known some girls to blow off dudes who didn't have the "right" degree. Granted, they were looking for salary to date/marry. Not a person.
But when dating I didn't automatically blow off a guy if he didn't have a degree.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:51 pm to JBeam
That's called a golddigger JBeam
I just wanted the guy to have a steady job and a decent income. And not have to worry about him mooching off me.
My biggest requirement intelligence wise was books.....he had to love books as much as I do. People who love to read(besides those that only read trashy romance novels, etc) tend to be more intelligent imo. Reading enhances your vocabulary and if you read a variety of books...you learn from the books you are reading.
I just wanted the guy to have a steady job and a decent income. And not have to worry about him mooching off me.
My biggest requirement intelligence wise was books.....he had to love books as much as I do. People who love to read(besides those that only read trashy romance novels, etc) tend to be more intelligent imo. Reading enhances your vocabulary and if you read a variety of books...you learn from the books you are reading.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:51 pm to JBeam
Many twenty-somethings lack the same interpersonal skills as older generations but I wouldn't necessarily equate that with lower intelligence. It's just channeled into different avenues. The scientific and technological understanding of kids today blow any other generation ever before out of the water.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:52 pm to JBeam
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Hmm I think it's more of social standard. People generally have standard of education/intelligence they want to associate themselves with. For better or for worse, this rolls into finding a mate.
Hmm, interesting. I guess it has never been a quality I hold to be that important. I have seen to many people get degrees to think they all prove high levels of intelligence.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:55 pm to fightin tigers
I edited the Op to include more background info as I realize this is not a very black and white question. In my opinion though I agree that it wouldn't make or break the relationship
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:56 pm to JBeam
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Hmm I think it's more of social standard. People generally have standard of education/intelligence they want to associate themselves with.
I'd say if you're really attracted to someone, get along well, they can communicate well and have a wealth of knowledge but dropped out of college before they graduated, and that's the deal breaker, it's superficial.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:57 pm to fightin tigers
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Hmm, interesting. I guess it has never been a quality I hold to be that important
quote:Hehehe
I have seen to many people get degrees to think they all prove high levels of intelligence.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:57 pm to PrideofTheSEC
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with just below a 2.0 gpa
Yikes
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:58 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
What can I say, mine isn't in English.
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:59 pm to fightin tigers
quote:Don't get me wrong, I completely see the other side of the coin in this situation. Someone just having a degree doesn't make them intelligent by any stretch.
. I have seen to many people get degrees to think they all prove high levels of intelligence.
As far as my preference goes. I'm attracted to someone who can carry herself a certain way in public and can hold a decent conversation. Someone who's cultured [I know this term is overused nowadays.]
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