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It's not really an expectation. There have been studies on this, and women do tend to prefer mates at or above their social status (whether that means education
by debacle 9y ago
It's not really an expectation. There have been studies on this, and women do tend to prefer mates at or above their social status (whether that means educationally, professionally, economically, etc). It makes finding a spouse late in life for successful women incredibly difficult.
- user5994461 9y agoCorrection: Finding a spouse [of higher status] late in life is incredibly difficult for successful women [who have insane requirements and won't settle for less].
- nitwit005 9y agoExpectations aren't about what you prefer, it's about what other people want you to do. There are definitely women encouraging their daughters to pick someone wealthier.