It doesnt seem like it. Only if he has a "degree" and $ does seem like they repsect a man who can think. There seems to be no appreciation of potential at all. Only in what he has now. Some of the most intelligent men who ever lived did not have a formal degree but in this era of Neo-classim, human beings validity as a human being is defined by the degree. Though in the past, the degree was seen as a sign of conformity and the fact that one does not have the capacity to think outside of the box or someone else's set standards. This is no longer the case. And women have taken hold of that. Men who are truly unique have no place and as always are forced to be alone. Anyone can memorize a book, few can construct new processes to doing things. Why is it that women don't care about this in men? So long as a $ bill is a the end then its valid and he is worthwhile it seems.
2007-07-29 07:50:26 · 13 answers · asked by Misunderstood 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most women do not want to be married to "starving artists." It's hard to feed a family if all you do is generate grand ideas. You also have to be able to put them into action.
The world is FILLED with unused potential. There's no virtue in this. It's actions that get things accomplished.
Most women are not looking to marry Bill Gates, they just want a man who can offer them a home, a life of security, and the ability to raise a family without constant sacrifice. If this isn't your cup of tea, then you better get used to the idea of dating oddballs, or being alone.
2007-07-29 07:58:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think many women do appreciate intelligent men. The problem is women needing to look at how they are going to live with someone. So, if you mean that he is intelligent but doesn't earn his keep, then many women are not going to be interested. I certainly wouldn't be interested. I have seen relationships where the woman is doing all the work and the man is thinking about things, pondering life, etc. It might be interesting but it makes life a drudging proposition when only one has to do the drudge work to keep the couple going. Not fair I say.
2007-07-29 07:57:31 · answer #2 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no, let's not generalize. Personally, I love thinkers. I also do not look at a bottom-line dollar figure. I'd rather be penniless and happily married to a thinker than married to Joe Suburb with a Volvo or Mercedes only to have him have the intellectual capacity of a turkey baster.
But then again, my fiance claims that I am truly unique and the 8th wonder of the world. Isn't that sweet?
2007-07-29 08:07:28 · answer #3 · answered by aminah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Causation and corellation, while intelligence is not caused by having a degree these days the two are highly correlated as the rewards for having a degree are much higher than in the past.
Having said that you can be pretty stupid and still have a degree, the reverse is less true now.
2007-07-29 07:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by fourmorebeers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great thats true even when not having any emotional human attachment with any other person even in love relationships without the looks and $ involved in it thats way of life it doesnt mean you or i turn into something like that which values only looks or $ it doesnt have to be us we can stay true to ourselves no matter what its a personal thing
2007-07-29 07:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by moonzsunzstarz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! I treasure my husband's wit, creativity, and out-of-the-box way of thinking. He doesn't need a degree conferred upon him by a college to make him any smarter or more valued. He is unique. I can't imagine tying myself down to anyone who is a herd animal mentally. If you want to see just a slice of what I'm talking about, check the source I listed.
2007-07-29 08:00:03 · answer #6 · answered by glaux_athena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do. Very much in fact.
I do not judge by education. The very first man I ever met in person from the internet was a psychologist with a masters. He was an @sshole.
I respect education but it is not the be-all and end-all.
2007-07-29 07:55:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is rich by no means, and he has challenges most men don't, but I still love him very much. I TRULY don't care about the money, the looks, or the college degree. I care about HIM.
2007-07-29 07:55:03 · answer #8 · answered by Tammie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't settle for anything less than a man who can challenge me intellectually. I expect him to hold the same standard.
2007-07-29 07:53:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i appreciate intelligence but i've dated my share of guys with tons of potential, only to discover they'd never do anything with it. for me, it's not about wealth. it's about stability, success and willingness to follow through, taking the action requested by God based on the talents and gifts He has given you. do you understand?
2007-07-29 07:58:30 · answer #10 · answered by susan l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋