I know who l am, have known for decades, and l am fine with who l am. Therefore l haven't had a problem with those situations. I like smart independent women. Smart people are more fun, most of the time.

In my opinion when one is secure with who they are, there would be no need to compare oneself with their partner. A relationship should be how well you relate, work, and play together. The purpose of relationship is not a competition but being with someone who helps you grow as a person. If you stumble upon a narcissist, however, I suggest you run

Nope, that's me of course..... My wife drives a BMW and I pay for everything. I take pride on providing, even when we have been separated for over 10 years, she is and always will be my responsibility financially....hey, she gave me to daughters !!!!

Sounds petty of him. He should have been flattered by your dedication. He should have risen to the challenge of ‘earning’ your respect. But sometimes small emotions rule us.

I would welcome it. I met a very compatible woman 2 years ago who dropped me because I couldn't match her financially. Everything else was a very good match from dancing to general intellectual interests. we went and saw Mozart's Requiem together at Smith College.

I'm fitter, read more nonfiction books, seen more ballets and classical concerts than most people and am told I'm kind, caring and funny, and yet, at 70 been alone for 10 years. Go figure?

I was in a relationship for many years with a brilliant woman. I'm a smart guy, no slouch (master's degree from brand name school) but she was much brighter than me. Probably the world's expert in her field, or at least top 5.

Easily the best relationship ever. I didn't know such happiness and bliss could exist; we were envied by other couples. Every day was stimulating and interesting. So connect with a smart partner. And not being arrogant or elitist, but dumb gets old fast. No amount of looks offsets a lack of being interesting.

There is no blanket answer. For some men yes, for others no. Most will say no and some of those will still be uncomfortable. Some will be able to manage their lack of comfort, some will lash out poorly. You'll need to figure it out by the individual.

If all that academic, intellectual, and financial superiority translates into egomania and domination, then I couldn’t handle it. Each partner needs to contribute value to the other. If a man is not needed and is treated like one of the children, don’t expect him to stay.

Not at all... I always been an overachiever in love. Just one example, I don't have an internal clock, needed for partnered dancing, been in some kind of relationship on and off at my desire with a Pro Ballroom Dancer, 16 years, ask me if her level of dancing been a problem. My response.... "She makes me look like a Fred Astaire". She is not around because of my dancing. Since you asking... "I been Rocking Her Christian World as no dancer could for 16 years. It is up to what you can offer that she wants.

I'm only knocking-on 50, but I much prefer my partners to have a strong intellect or abilities that I haven't. I like to be impressed by a person — makes me feel proud to be their man. ?

....As to what I offer in a relationship such as that? Companionship, comfort and support; stimulating conversation; plus I'm pretty good in the kitchen.

I don't have a problem with it. Everyone brings something to the table I would think. As long as she's not condescending about it, I have no issue.

No