2006-11-30 05:15:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I'm an academic and my partner is a tradesperson. (Custom tile and marble as well as full remodeling.)
It's actually easier than if we were both academics. It is *extremely* difficult for an academic couple to get jobs at the same university, or even in the same city. It used to be possible years ago, but not anymore. These days, academics consider themselves fortunate when their partners have "portable" jobs.
However, I should say that prior to finding my life partner, I only dated other academics. In grad school, and afterwards, the only people I met and spent time with were other academics!
At my university, out of 20 couples I know very well, only 3 are both academics.
2006-11-30 08:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, in the case of scientists, most of their time is devoted to their work. So generally women that fall for scientists have to be at least somewhat interested in and supportive of their work, and this usually involves someone that is in a similar area of research.
But no, academics arn't necessary attracted to other academics. It all depends, but when you tend to work in a very serious field that means a lot to you, you begin to associate with people that are like you, and more often than not find love in someone else that is similar to you.
2006-11-30 06:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
being in particular careers puts you in the position to get to know certain types of people. Scientists working in a lab get to know other scientists, and business people meet other business people. When looking for potential partners, individuals often look for people with a background or a certain level of understanding regarding their profession (after all, they are at work 8hours/24 each day!). A salesperson would know very little about science compared to an actual scientist, and would probably not appeal to a scientist as a life partner.
It has more to do with what we do for work than with our academic ability
2006-11-30 05:28:06 · answer #3 · answered by psycho_chic_in_training 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People fall in love because they find something they yearn for in the others' existence.
An academic can fall in love with a maid if warmth at home is what he is looking for.
A scientist can fall for a salesperson if honesty and charm are what they find attractive.
You have to be aware of what you value most in human characters or otherwise be lost in locating your true soulmate. Finding an eternet set of values is tough though and this is what keeps a relationship lasting.
Values are the ultimate bond between people (loving relationship).Many actors and actresses end up in divorce simply because they don't know what values with which they mutually share.
2006-12-01 00:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time, people are attracted to people with the same interests and similarities. A scientist who really loves their job would probably be attracted to another scientist because they share their passion for science. Does that make sense?
2006-11-30 06:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by Krisie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...good question.
I consider myself an academic. I am generally attracted to men who I believe to be smarter than me because I want to be able to learn from them and not have to teach them.
2006-11-30 05:29:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am getting my degree in business this year and I love men who work with their hands. My current boyfriend is an auto body repair man.
2006-11-30 05:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋