> Most men will actually marry down economically, but women generally marry up economically. If the first phrase is true, then the second must also be. Of cou

> Most men will actually marry down economically, but women generally marry up economically. If the first phrase is true, then the second must also be. Of course we're conflating income with wealth (or 'economical value'), which may be fraught. > Perhaps when this is finally noticed, men will only marry their equals. I think asking all men to think the way you think is going to be disappointing. I also think that proposing the evaluation of people based on income and/or economic potential is breathtakingly depressing.