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Some men don't like women who are on the career ladder because they are super busy, travel a lot, and their priority is work.
Some men would rather THEY be the center of their woman's life.
How do you feel about it? What are your experiences?
I don't think I could. Not to be able to talk, screw and take long walks together would really bother me. It would not last because I would probably cheat on her.
I have dated women on the career ladder, and it can work, but one has to be open to schedules that will conflict more often than not. Sometimes, with one lady in particular, that I mentioned in the worst heartbreak thread, things worked for a while, but then each of us was half out of phase with repect to the realtionship. Her career is important to her, and I supported, and continue to support, her endeavors since she's very good at what she does, but with my schedule being what it was at that point in time, there was always a feeling that grew that we were 1/2 step apart even when we were in the same room. I think that it can work, but one has to accept the challenges of such relationships and be ready to meet them head-on, since pretending that the situation will sort itself out cheats both you and the one that you love, or the one whom you're dating.
Then again, I know guys who have gone into semi-retirement, starting small businesses, indulging hobbies and golf games, etc. since their wives make more than enough money to maintain the family. For them, it can work, though one guy that I am thinking of is still a grad student, making me wonder if he will ever get a job again.
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I would think that career women are generally very passionate about their careers and that's what motivates them... that or money. I don't know, someone correct me if I'm wrong. I'm just a young little thing.
It can work, for some, but in my situation, I would not have been surprised to know that my assistant had run off with her assistant, as they were in communication many times when either myself or my ex-SO were in meetings, on a plane, etc. It depends upon the career and the hours, IMO.
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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
I would think that career women are generally very passionate about their careers and that's what motivates them... that or money. I don't know, someone correct me if I'm wrong. I'm just a young little thing.
That's probably true. But I'd want someone who was passionate about me. I'm not on "the career ladder" either. I'd be able to devote my energies to my partner. I'm not always shooting for bigger and better things.
Some men don't like women who are on the career ladder because they are super busy, travel a lot, and their priority is work.
Some men would rather THEY be the center of their woman's life.
How do you feel about it? What are your experiences?
I've learned since returning to dating that I require a certain amount of time from my SO. I highly doubt that the woman you are describing would have that amount of time available to spend with me and as such it would not be a good match. Ditto for a long-distance relationship or gals in other situations where they have very little free-time.
It isn't about being the center of her life, it's about matching up with each others needs and seeing a gal once maybe twice a week just isn't going to cut it.
I havedated a couple. I enjoyed it as they had similar aspirations as myself. But you come to realize its tough for a couple to be on different company ladders as moving to a new city is often part of the package. Sooner or later one has to choose a) if this is a long term partner and b) are you going to move for her or will she move for you. With that said I prefer dating professional women. No I am not threatened by their success, I am happy for them.
My 'new' reality is dating women who are successful and happy with what they are doing. Not necessarily someone who is looking to move. I've moved enough.
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