Can you Marry a Better Educated Woman??

Love is usually described as the basis for relationships which may lead to marriage. But even before love comes in, everyone has a criteria for the kind of man or woman they can be in a relationship with. While most people consider, wealth, beauty and many other common requirements before choosing someone they'll be with, one thing many people consider but shy away from acknowledging is level of education.

Can you marry a man who is less educated than you are?? Or as a man, can you marry a Ph.D. holder while you are a B.Sc. holder? You dey think am abi....it's not something new. I personally know of a couple in which the husband only applied for university admission after their wedding, while the wife was already a graduate.

A lot of other factors can lead to a relationship or marriage, that is you can get involved with a man someone who is less educated, maybe because he's rich, handsome or even good in bed. All that matters is how happy you are. However, there are some risks posed by such a situation. These may lead to issues that may roughen the relationship.

As a man who married a more educated woman, the first and most common problem is complexes. Inferiority complex (on the man's) part and superiority complex (on the woman's part). In African environments, the man is considered head of the home, but a better educated woman will most times feel more enlightened, especially when it comes to decision making. It will take a very strong, confident man not to feel relegated in the home on such occasions.

Another major issue is trust, a spouse that is less educated tends to suspect every move made by his or her partner. This may be due to the feeling that he can't satisfy his partner's taste in terms of quality, especially when the other is a top rank person at her workplace or inher businesses. These and many other issues may arise from relationships where one partner is more educated.....especially if it's the woman.

While knowing that love conquers all, these (almost sure to be met) challenges should be considered when getting into a serious relationship. It may be sweet and rosy now, it's quite important to think about the future and set it right from the present. If you think you are capable of withstanding them, then I do wish you luck.

Please Note: Love is not blind, it only chooses not to see.