If you are female and successful, would you want a guy that exceeds you in wealth and status? Why or why not?

[jennifer_bloom]

I was told that marriage is a lot of work and even people who marry extremely religious billionaires complain about how exhausting and stressful it is to combine your lifestyle with a new husband or wife.

I was thinking, half the trips we take might be to places I don’t like. Half the meals might be foods I don’t like. Half the friends might be people I don’t like, and I might be pressured to have more or less kids than I want if the husband and I disagree. I might also have to sleep according to a schedule I’m not comfortable with if our sleep and work schedules differ and I might have to give up my free recreation time to run errands for his family etc…

[wolfcat87]

I mean, that would be a nice option. Everyone likes more money. But, a man whose personality compliments yours, who you love and who loves you and treats you well, and whose habits bring happiness and added value would be more important. It's not usually possible to get all of the above in the same package, so women have to prioritize what they need more. Personally, I have all of the above. I would not pick wealth and status with a man who I don't like over a poorer man who is better in every other way. I can make money myself.

[ariadneR]

Anything that's worthwhile takes work, and compromise. I think if you really love and genuinely care and have empathy for that person you'll do those things because you want to see and make him happy, and vice versa.

[MzAsh]

This is why it’s important to find someone you’re compatible with. It’s a lot more than finding a strong, wealthy man. Honestly that’s easy. Finding a man who’s loyal and agreeable is actually the tough part. So many ladies who have only had short term relationships are in for a rude awakening.