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It has been My experience that 'women of means' tend to look down their noses at men who make less than they do or are perceived to be much further down the social scale than they hold themselves to be. Most men just want a life partner, and these women are all too often holding a get-out-of-town card very close. How can a man trust that such a one will be there at home at the end of a hard day's work, let alone that she would be willing to commit to a lifetime of togetherness when clearly she is interested in what the business world can offer instead?

A man likes to know that he can provide for his family and that he will be respected and looked up to for being a good provider, husband, and father, and will be there for the long run. Too often, women throw off the attitude that they can do just fine without the man there, so what makes you think that that is somehow an incentive for a man to pursue such a one? If he is looked down upon, then there really is no reason to continue on when you think about it. Who wants to expend all their efforts upon a relationship and an individual who in all likelihood is just going to move on as soon as she thinks it is just too much effort to make the relationship or marriage work? Especially when she casually discounts the male's importance in her life?

OK, I read hundreds of posts and may have missed it but has anyone mentioned how many companies actually prohibit any kind of non-work relationship ?Or at least prohibit/discourage/other bad consequences relationships between persons of different job levels?Met my ex at our mutual workplace,she made more money but asked if that would bother me,she brought up the prenuptial not realizing at that time my net worth was higher;but after marriage came the more frequent complaints that I should have "made more (and of myself))!

The company I now work for specifically prohibits fraternization with any client employee or company coworker!And they mean going bowling with the other guys as well as dating the girls.

I really need a different employer.

Too often, women throw off the attitude that they can do just fine without the man there

Not me!
I really need a man to take out the garbage!
Just kidding

It has been My experience that 'women of means' tend to look down their noses at men who make less than they do or are perceived to be much further down the social scale than they hold themselves to be.

To a large extent, it's the "trophy boyfriend" issue. They want somebody who their circle of (female) friends will be impressed with. Dating a plumber would lower their status, and they fear being gossiped about and laughed at behind their backs. My friend (in construction) found several women who felt he was good to hang out with, as long as the relationship was kept "discrete".

There's a similar dynamic with male executives, just not as bad.