I am a master's student semi-dating a man who is in his 30's but does not even have a G.E.D.
The issue is that even though he makes me laugh and we like each other, the educational gap makes me wonder how far we can go. I know that we are not supposed to pick people solely on educational status, but the circles I travel in and work I do because of my degree, I do not know if he could really go along for the ride (and vice versa). He is a truck driver trying to establish his own business. I always have to correct his English, he kind of hates white people, does not like wearing suits, etc........And he constantly ask for clarity when I speak because he feels my words are too complex....I like him and many ways we have a lot in common...However, because I am a young professional building a career and character, he and I, I anticipate, will clash a lot because of life directions...What do you all think?
2007-05-25 04:11:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I believe our strength is in our differences.
My sister has two Bachelors' degrees, owns her own roofing business, and is studying for her law degree.
She has faced the same question many times, yet she married her fella, and they are very happy together.
If he doesn't care for white people, he has a right to that. As long as he can conduct himself socially and professionally, that should not be a problem. Some people are prejudiced against red... I happen to prefer blue of orange. No big deal.
I suggest giving a chance, unless you feel the writing is already on the wall.
2007-05-25 04:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by KRIEGAR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just by the way you talk about him says a lot.
I get the impression that you want cofirmation to dump him completely, that he's a waste of your time, that you are way to 'high' for him.
You two are very different and are going in different directions.There doesn't seem to be much you have in common outside of kicking it. Drop him as a significant but keep him as a friend with benifits, for now. In the mean time, do your climbing. You'll meet someone on the way up, like you. Your friend will meet someone in his circle. One thing to remember.The higher you get the greater the fall. On the way down you may stop the fall by getting a leg up from old friends. Never cut them out altogether.
2007-05-25 04:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by reinformer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move on and stop seeing him. You should be with someone you can speak with (someone who can understand the big words), someone you can relate to and have a lot of things in common with.
2007-05-25 04:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by QueenLori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
girl..my man is the same thing lord his english forget about it..i am not saying that i am perfect or my english but sh it...sometimes when he say something i am like what he makes no sense at all..but we like each other and we have a lot in common..so what is a girl to do..honey i dont know..
2007-05-25 04:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may like him (though in truth, he sounds frightful), but you have so many reservations that it seems doomed to failure. Maybe you should try to cultivate a friendship with him rather than a romantic relationship.
2007-05-25 04:15:52 · answer #5 · answered by Penelope Smith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet he likes white women though! So he is an uneducated racist! Go figure!
2007-05-25 04:15:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋