[njwoman]

What sort of male actually seeks out somebody that they know for sure will make every decision a challenge, every conversation a debate, and every single part of their miserable existence contested?

Are you suggesting that every male should marry a woman that is less accomplished?

[infidel29]

Not at all, a sharp mind is important to both sides in a relationship. If a woman happens to be more accomplished than the man in a relationship, he should be glad and celebrate her accomplishments. I'm only saying men have a need to be relevant, to be needed, and to be appreciated. I think a man's need to be needed is stronger than a woman's because of history. Men were always the providers and protectors. Those are distinctly masculine traits. To take a man's 'necessity' away would not leave him much, and I think would cause some level of resentment in the relationship.

[nickcarraway]

There is no definition for "less accomplished" or more accomplished," and these terms apply to many different factors.

[roaddog727]

Youi've just made infidel29's point.

Sorry, but you walked straight ahead, dead-on into that one.