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I have my master degree and my bf is only "associate" degree. I think he is the best one who I have ever meet. He is hilarious, make me laugh, considerate and generous. Although he made less money than me, I don't see it's a problem.
However, my Mom thought he is not "well educated" because he doesn't have high education degree.
I just want to ask you, my friends, based on your experience, DOES THE education/degree matter in marriage/relationship?
There are lots of ways to be educated, and you don't have to have matching educations to be compatible. Tell Mama that next time she gets married, she can have a say.
I've worked in my job nearly 25 years and trust me when I tell you: I've known (and still know) people with 3, 4, even 5 college degrees who are as stupid as you can imagine!
Book smarts without common sense is a dangerous combination.
I'm attracted to intelligent men. Men with good common senses and know how to navigate most life situations. Higher degree can show that a man is persistent and goal-oriented which is a positive thing, but if he lacks common senses or can't deal with the curve balls that life throws at him, then he's not for me. I've been in better relationship with a man with lower degree than the rest of the men I met.
Why would someone with a master's degree listen to mom's ridiculous ranting? If you let her biases color your feelings for your boyfriend then that fancy degree you have didn't teach you anything.
It depends. Is one of you more intellectual then the other, meaning--having and pursuing intellectual interests? For example, if you both go to a museum (are you into museums?), does one of you immerse him/herself more deeply in the displays and background info, while the other just skims through? Or do you both delight in at least some of the same types of pastimes? What interests do you share? How are his problem-solving skills compared to yours? (This comes up a lot in day-to-day life.) How similar you are with things like this can be an indication of longer-term compatibility.
For example, does one of you like to discuss the news, current events and politics, while the other finds that to be dry and dull? Being with someone who's caring and funny is great, but over years, it might not be enough. Though it sounds like you're off to a good start. I wouldn't write him off just because he only has a 2-yr. degree.
I'm attracted to intelligent men. Men with good common senses and know how to navigate most life situations. Higher degree can show that a man is persistent and goal-oriented which is a positive thing, but if he lacks common senses or can't deal with the curve balls that life throws at him, then he's not for me. I've been in better relationship with a man with lower degree than the rest of the men I met.
Perfect! Well said! Some people have a gift for academic work, but outside of that environment, they appear to be a completely different person: not too bright, however engaging the personality. There's so much to consider when trying to find a good match!
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