Hypogamy: The Most Common Romantic Choice Among Intelligent Women Why?

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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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