Hypogamy: The Most Common Romantic Choice Among Intelligent Women Why?
Career Success Can Limit Your Choices For a Date
Emotional Intelligence Matters More
Equality = Healthier Partnerships
Financial Independence Changed Expectations
Intelligence Will Change Priorities Often
Love Doesn't Come in an Easy Package
Shared Values Make a Difference
Social Perceptions do Still Exist
The More Confident You are, the Less Status Anxiety You Experience
Traditional Gender Roles Are Changing
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The nature of relationships is changing fast and one such change that is receiving more attention is the decision to date or marry someone with a lower income, education, or social status, which is called hypogamy. Often the perception was that women should “marry up,” but in today's environment, those well-educated and independent women value emotional compatibility, respect and personal fulfillment over status. The change is said to be a reflection of evolving notions of success, gender roles, ambition, and what really makes a long-lasting marriage successful in today's world.
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