Would you date someone less educated than you?

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sage2021 · Accepted Answer

Some of the most highly educated were the most street stupid people that didn't have common sense. They all were Ph. d's, microbiologist, scientists, chemists, etc. I don't have a degree, but I was the one in the group that was street smart and had the common sense. Because of that, they were always asking me questions about hat they couldn't find an answer for, or they would have me to read their reports before sending them to the client. So, with that information, I would date someone that is less educated than myself. You can't get a degree in any college in the land 🇺🇸 in common sense and being street smart - that comes from learning life's lessons.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Accepted Answer

Yes because not every "educated" person is smart.. And not every "uneducated" person is stupid..
And then too, there's more to "educated" than a college degree..
There's things life and live experiences can teach you that a college education never can

Sonorous · Accepted Answer

If I wanted to participate in the dating games, yes. But it would be rare given that I dropped out of the 10th grade. Because people with less education than me are more likely to have certain habits &/or characteristics that I disagree with. Particularly in terms of personality traits and value systems.

But if our beliefs, values, behaviors, preferences and so on are somewhat aligned, then of course! Especially since the alignment implies that they are a reasonable & moral individual. That, in my opinion, is more important than intelligence!

OpenClose · Accepted Answer

I mean I prefer a girl with a bachelor's or higher but that's just a label. If she's smart, she's smart.

I once saw an article saying "women are struggling because they are having trouble finding men who are sufficiently educated."

Which I read as "Men falling behind in education... women most affected."

So it's good most women on here don't seem too bothered by it.

WhatTheHeckkkk · Answer

Yeah. I already do date someone else’s educated than me. He’s smarter, but didn’t go to college. And yes, I would marry him.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I have a law degree and most women are less educated than me. Intelligence is more important than education, and I will date an intelligent woman who has some college experience.

PrettyPriya · Answer

Yes, less educated doesn't mean less smart all the time. They just could have different priorities/passions that does not require schooling. The important part is personality, of which you don't go to school for.

Alyssa_11 · Answer

I have in the past. Meh. I don’t want to be a superficial person so that’s why I did it. But I’m going to be honest and say it’s much better dating someone on the same intellectual level as you. There’s just better understanding between the two of you. No offence to anyone I’m just answering the question.

Anonymous · Answer

Why not? Educational attainment doesn't define a person for who they are. Just because I finished college doesn't mean I'm a much more better person than a highschool graduate. I have a college degree and my boyfriend only finished highschool then went to the army, but he's definitely smarter than me in a lot of subjects

Cherry234 · Answer

Yes. It's something that's not that important to me. Besides, college is very expensive in the US. I'm not bashing anyone who has a preference for people with higher degrees though. I understand that some people want to be with people who are more at their wavelength.

NorthAfrican · Answer

I would not. I'm an international law postgrad and my man is an engineering postgrad. My ex is a medical doctor. I gravitate towards men with high degrees because I love having intellectual discussions and love men who read like me. Not all doctors and lawyers and engineers are smart but if you manage to make it far in these fields there are chances you're smart.

abc3643 · Answer

I married a woman less educated than me. That didn't mean she was stupid. She was rather smart and that's one reason why I married her and, now, she has an excellent paying job... as much as me... and in a better position in her company. I am very proud of her and lucky to be her husband.

Buntyp · Answer

As long as they were okay with that, and as long as that didn't mean that we couldn't see eye to eye on the things that actually matter, like honesty, loyalty and respect, why not? That alone would not be a reason not to give it a chance.
income is usually the more disruptive issue.

MuddyMole · Answer

Intelligence is overrated, and education even more so.
I don't want to discuss particle physics or debate philosophy with my girlfriend. I'd prefer she wasn't completely dumb, but if she's kind and fun to be around, and we can have a normal conversation about normal things, that's about all I'm really looking for.
And no, I'm not marrying anyone.

purplepoppy · Answer

Academic education aside I think there's a base line of general knowledge you expect people to have. For example you expect them to know who Shakespeare was but not necessarily who the prime minister at the time was.

Apulu_3 · Answer

Honestly it depends why they are less educated. If it is because they are lazy to study or something like this then no I won't marry such person but if it is because of any necessity then I don't have any problems.

SlothySlob · Answer

I don't know for women, but for men it's somewhat expected to marry a less educated partner. Maybe I still hold an archaic idea in my mind, but it seems to be more socially acceptable to men than women.

shaysh87 · Answer

yes I do. because the fact that they are educated, it means they value education. Education is a very important part to life if you want to understand the world, make a decent living.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. I wouldn’t date someone who thought like this. Because education doesn’t equal intellect. Education is a piece of paper.

Lliam · Answer

I don't care how much formal education as long as they are intelligent, informed, open minded and curious. After all, there are a lot of stupid people with college degrees. Not that I'm opposed to education.

ninaneedshelp · Answer

Yeah. You don't have to go to college to be a genius. And there is such a thing as a educated idiot.

RedStiletto88 · Answer

Well yes but it depends how far less educated he is. Im not sure I’d have much in common with someone who dropped out of high school and never bothered to remedy that.

MCheetah · Answer

I couldn't care less about a woman's education level. As long as she had at least normal intelligence and could gainfully get employment.

Anonymous · Answer

I am doing research after my master's and planning for Ph. D. I think I can't date a lower-educated girl cause it will never work. Girls who aren't into education don't value the guys who are. They are more into party guys. Plus I don't like superstitious and dumb people.
A fellow Ph. D. student sounds lovely to me. Both will love science, aren't much into money, both invested into science and new discoveries.

Flower7 · Answer

Yeah, definitely! That’s not a quality that’s important to me.

AndrésC64 · Answer

Of course. Education doesn't mean that you are necessarily smart or able to carry on a conversation or a good person. Lots of people with formal education are idiots, and lots of people without formal education are brilliant.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Yes, but only if the reason is lack of experience rather than poor comprehension skills. I don't mind less educated, no one knows everything, but dumb is a firm no.

legalboxers · Answer

I did.. and have.. was a bad move on my part. She had no idea on what I was talking about when I talked about current events.. All she talked about was 90 day fiancee. Which I was ok with but there is more to life

Slartybartfast · Answer

I'm pushing 1000 credit hours, women don't date down so it's a moot point.

Uptowngirl88 · Answer

What do you mean by less educated? Are you referring to like career and income?  What area are you referring to as far as being less educated?

libsaretards · Answer

Education level is not a big deal. College is not really education anyways, except for specific fields.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Yeah not a problem. my ex did marry someone less educated than her lol.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

If I wouldn't... my range of choices would be extremely narrow :D

Avicenna · Answer

Absolutely. There are anyhow different forms of intelligence and education.

OddBeMe · Answer

Like officially? As in accredited university or less? Or someone who’s generally dimmer? As long as they have the same ambition as me, I’d be fine education wise. Dim wise, nah.

msc545 · Answer

As it turns out, most people have less education than I do, so it would be difficult NOT to do this. As long as they at least graduated from college, I don't care.

Fireguy17 · Answer

yes, no problem ther, as well as dated someone with a lot more education than I have.

_alice_ · Answer

I don't think so but life...  If I love so so much...

SAMI_DABBAB · Answer

Yes, education is not something I consider when I'm dating a person

ChiTown33 · Answer

I don't judge people by their education. And I wouldn't date someone who does.

FreyaRed · Answer

Yes. Education alone doesn't turn fools to sages.

UdontNeedtoknow · Answer

Otherwise i would never get laid. hypergamy has gotten insane with these delutional women.

Anonymous · Answer

If they make way more money than me... hell yeah. If they dont nope.

clampfan101 · Answer

I’ve simply graduated high school. The bare minimum. No college or anything.

Dchrls78104 · Answer

No issue for me; unless she acted like it in a disrespectful or insecure way.

Babygirl_S · Answer

Sure as long as he is smart and doesn't put me down for it.

scott04sa22 · Answer

I have been rejected from not having College degrees in computers from someone.

TheAfrikan · Answer

Dating is not Education so yes I would date them if it is for love and the one who makes me feel good.

Cowboy6666 · Answer

Umm sure but I need her to be passionate about me, open minded and loyal

NathanDavis · Answer

yes, I'm uneducated myself... lol

Fuentes · Answer

Yeah just don't lack common sense

Staximus · Answer

There's more kinds of education than college

boobliker · Answer

and why not we all have good points

donnny2367764 · Answer

That should never matter

FadoraTheExplorer · Answer

I mean I'm not very educated

Anonymous · Answer

I'm a guy so of course

driven159 · Answer

if you can communicate that's all you need

Aqueeld · Answer

Yes i would

Hangry06 · Answer

Probably not.

skyeee_ · Answer

why not?

JoyGirl · Answer

Yes, I would.

jahaims · Answer

Yeah

es20490446e · Answer

Only if not dumb.

Minahh · Answer

Probably no

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