We always talk about money and looks, but what about this: Would you date someone less educated/having less formal education than yourself?

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Honestly, I'm kind of mixed on this one personally. Like on one hand, sure, why not? A degree isn't an actual measure of intelligence, thoughtfulness, or drive to learn. But at the same time, I've spent my entire life in school and have a couple more years ahead of me. I actually have found it somewhat harder to relate to people who stopped at high school just because our experiences and environments have been so different.

Deformate · Accepted Answer

When I read the question a quote from Feynman popped into my head. "Never confuse education with intelligence, you can have a PhD and still be an idiot."

I guess the answer is subjective to how important their education is to you. An example would be if you wanted to be in a 'Power Duo' kind of relationship. Both strong in your fields and making lots of money to be happy.
Someone who's intelligence is lesser than yours doesn't make them a bad person. It doesn't mean you can't relate to them, it just means academically you exvelled past the ppint where they stopped. There are other things you can relate, other interests to share. I don't believe a relationship is ever purely an academic dynamic. Imagine you both got a degree, but one was in mathematics and the other history, what possible correlation could you find between the two. Both academically advanced and both as far removed and unrelatable as if one had only a basic education. Get to know the person before you dismiss them. Could miss out on something great. Thats my opinion anyway.

caring__1 · Accepted Answer

The older a person is, the more life experiences that person probably has, so formal education becomes less important in relationships. When older people continue to prioritize formal education received decades earlier, it generally has more to do with those people seeking prestige and money. Formal education has more to do with the career someone's entering than their ability to have a quality relationship. Once established in a field, or after retiring, there are other more important qualities to look for in a relationship.

provokeesmokee · Accepted Answer

It depends.

I know folks who didn't go to uni, but instead went into trades and/or entrepreneurship and they're extremely smart folks.

I would be fine with dating someone without formal education, but who still learned how to learn, how to deduce information, and how to act on that info.

But if someone is just dumb, then there's no way I'll even like them, let alone date them.

Education =/= intelligence.

Anemone978 · Accepted Answer

No probably not.. mind you I only graduated from college.. I don't have any degrees or anything lol

Lliam · Answer

I've found that a college degree isn't necessarily a measure of intelligence.

When it comes to earning potential, a trade can be as lucrative as a college career.

I know people without college degrees who are incredibly bright, informed, open minded, curious, and intuitive.
On the other hand, some people with degrees think the piece of paper proves that they are smart. They are closed minded because they think they already know everything. In reality, they are programmed.

So I don't care about college degrees one way or the other as long as my partner has a career skill, is bright, motivated, capable, able to think and learn, and carry on an interesting, intelligent conversation.

BlackJeep · Answer

Once you start working full time, people don't care about your education. Your degree only matters on a resume if you want to be an employee. There are lots of people who are smart in school but dumb on the bus and that shows up when you're working 9-5. I wouldn't look down on someone in the trades because a journeyman carpenter can easily clear 85k by 22 if he starts his apprenticeship right out of high school. He can take his Red Seal test right away and if he passes its 90+k a year. By late 20s, he can be a lead hand and clear 100k and never have any school debt. By early 30s if they are smart, they are a PM clearing 125k.

Billlewis · Answer

I think the main issue with a couple who have different levels of education is political nowadays, because when you go to college, they're likely going to spend more time indoctrinating you than teaching you anything. Some of the conversations I've had with these folks have been downright frightening. Instead of worshipping God, we worship the administrative state today.

Anonymous · Answer

I believe a majority of men would. Women on the other hand not so much. Same reason men date women who work at Taco Bell or some entry level job who will marry her. Women jot so much. They’d rather date someone equal to them or someone who makes more than them. It’s usually the second.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Less educated? Yes. Dumber? No. Big difference between living under a rock, and having a rock for a brain.  She can be less educated, so long as when she gets educated, she understands it.

LazerBean · Answer

Yeah, no problem. A degree is by no means a measure of intelligence, and if a man can get a good job without wasting a bunch of time out of our life then great.

SnowedIn · Answer

Yes, to a certain extent. They have to be able to carry on a conversation. They have to be able to read.

Iron_Man · Answer

I love her for who she is not how much money she has or what education level she completed. Anyway you can always self educate yourself

inhua · Answer

if men held women to the same standards that women hold men to, humanity would've gone extinct a long time ago

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Women think getting an overpriced degree in "Victims Studies" makes them superior to a master electrician. Fucking laughable.

exitseven · Answer

Most of my friends do not have college degrees. I have 3 of them it is not a big deal.

richardcory · Answer

Formal education doesn't matter but we need to have enough common interests to talk about.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. I do not judge for money or education. I'm friends with millionaires and people making minimum wage, people with GOD'S and doctorates. Your value to me is your quality as a person.

OddBeMe · Answer

Yeah, I’m not sure money is so important as comfort and partnership. And then comes with having emotional and intellectual connections with a person. Hence Bezos’ $20 billion divorce.

Fireguy17 · Answer

Sure, why not. Unless they don't know enough not to come in out of the rain.

LiamJHayden · Answer

I've dated quite a few who have far more formal education.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes absolutely. A girl does not need an education to be attractive.

strateguy632 · Answer

i did date such less educated.

comekitty · Answer

Yes, I would 🙂

jahaims · Answer

Formal education is a joke

slatyb · Answer

Yes, I would.

gothbxtch · Answer

i would yes

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