Women in medicine at a disadvantage when it comes to marriage?

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I keep getting hotter and more awesome as I get older.

My favorite guy currently has significantly less earning potential than I do and will for quite a while. He doesn't care about that and encourages me to jump and go for it, just like I do for him with his career goals. He knows that unlike others in his past, I don't and will never, ever need him. He is in my life simply because I want him there. It's not because of status or earning potential. It's because I find him charming, intelligent, hilarious, ambitious, and he always tells me the truth.
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Magicjewel said:
I keep getting hotter and more awesome as I get older.

My favorite guy currently has significantly less earning potential than I do and will for quite a while. He doesn't care about that and encourages me to jump and go for it, just like I do for him with his career goals. He knows that unlike others in his past, I don't and will never, ever need him. He is in my life simply because I want him there. It's not because of status or earning potential. It's because I find him charming, intelligent, hilarious, ambitious, and he always tells me the truth.
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wow what a strong independent woman you are. You show them!:laugh:
 
Found this snippet:

http://www.nationalreviewofmedicine.com/issue/2006/03_15/3_physicians_life02_05.html


ANGRY YOUNG MEN
Dr Sotile says easily the most angry and disgruntled group he's encountered is young men married to physicians. "This was a real surprise to us," he says. "We're still dealing with old horrid wiring about sex roles." The message he hears over and over from these young men is "if my masculinity's not being honoured, I get angry." Take this angry post on the website MedicalSpouse.com from Matt, a SAHD (stay-at-home dad) married to a pediatrician: "So, DW [dear wife] is now off on her third conference. The boys and I get to stay at home. She's 'roughing it' in the Colorado Mtns. She had to go and get the required CME credits, but please.... she's going on a sleigh ride, pulled by draft horses to a secluded cabin in the resort, fed a magnificent meal, FREE DRINKS, and hot chocolate.... how romantic." Wives on the site express these sentiments too but are much more resigned.

Just as surprising, says Dr Sotile, is that many women docs have the same outmoded expectations. He describes the case of one of his physician clients whose husband got downsized. They decided he'd stay home with the kids, but she confessed to Dr Sotile that she felt ashamed her husband didn't go out to work: "My daddy would have found a job flipping burgers," she said.
 
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omg, ...all I have to say is arranged marriages ftw! 😉
 
My parents have already started suggesting guys from 'back home' and so far, there's been no problem in the looks, personality, or career department. Just waiting to get a little older lol
honestly, I am so happy to be apart of a culture in which most males and females strive for STEM careers-- definitely lessens any worries about financial stability.
 
Sometimes it's nice to not have to deal with women.
 
VinceViegel said:
Off topic but what exactly is your avatar supposed to be? Dexter kidnapping Blossom?

On topic, I would probably not consider marrying a female physician unless she works part time and in a less stressful specialty. Someone has to take care of the kids, and I would suck at it
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In the series "Dexter", the protagonist wraps up his victims in saran wrap to hold them down while executing them...

I'm guessing that this "Dexter" is pulling a copy-cat.
 
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Why do so many men desperately want kids but don't actually want to take care of kids?
 
This thread makes my gender inequality senses tingle. No but seriously. WTF?
 
Lord have mercy, 5 pages about marriage and people looking for partners. I think it's kind of depressing that some of you want to get your asses kicked in childhood by your parents, then get a whipping from school your entire youth and then get your ass whipped in a marriage with kids. Guys give yourself a break before your life ends. Go out have fun, get laid. Matter of fact I say sleep with as many people as you possibly can while making sure you're utilizing titanium condoms.
 
I agree with flodhi1. No one posting on this forum or this young should even be giving a crap about marriage now. I mean, srsly? Go out and get laid, guy or girl. Experience life.

I personally cannot wait for medical school. Learning about medicine, being surrounded by awesome people, and being able to tell hot ass girls I'm a med student. That with me being a white guy, blonde hair blue eyes and hitting the gym hard this year, those lucky ladies won't even have a chance.

As regards to people with arranged marriages....srsly? Ftw? Are you that desperate you need your parents to get you laid?
 
zwander said:
i agree with flodhi1. No one posting on this forum or this young should even be giving a crap about marriage now. I mean, srsly? Go out and get laid, guy or girl. Experience life.

I personally cannot wait for medical school. Learning about medicine, being surrounded by awesome people, and being able to tell hot ass girls i'm a med student. That with me being a white guy, blonde hair blue eyes and hitting the gym hard this year, those lucky ladies won't even have a chance.

As regards to people with arranged marriages....srsly? Ftw? Are you that desperate you need your parents to get you laid?
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zwander said:
That with me being a white guy, blonde hair blue eyes and hitting the gym hard this year, those lucky ladies won't even have a chance.

As regards to people with arranged marriages....srsly? Ftw? Are you that desperate you need your parents to get you laid?
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No, the reasoning is...my parents are finding someone for me, so I spend my precious time getting laid 😉
 
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