7 Reasons to Date a Guy without a College Degree ...

By Alison

7 Reasons to Date a Guy without a College Degree ...

Have you ever thought that you would never date a guy without a college degree? Some of the most successful businessmen never went to college, and they've still done very well for themselves. Some think that getting practical experience will serve you better than spending years building up debts at college. Here are some great reasons to date a guy without a college degree …

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Qualifications Don't Equal Intelligence

One reason why it's fine to date a guy without a college degree is that qualifications don't mean the same thing as intelligence. People who haven't had the chance to go to college (or chose not to) are every bit as smart as those who did. Some may even be smarter. Studying at college gives you qualifications, but much can be learned through self-education.

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Practical

Guys who aren't particularly studious often have other talents. They may be brilliant at practical things rather than being academic. Some would argue that guys like these are far more useful than guys who have degrees but are useless at fixing things. When you date a practical guy, your car will always run smoothly and he'll know how to fix everything in your house.

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Prospects

I'm all for education, but the recent years have shown that having a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. There are plenty of graduates working jobs that don't require a degree. A guy who has spent the college years working his way up may actually have better prospects. By the time he is 22 he has several years of experience in his job, instead of looking for his first job.

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Shouldn't Judge

It's important not to judge people; just because they don't have a college degree doesn't mean that they're not clever, and it certainly doesn't mean that they're not nice. A guy is worth dating because he shares your values and interests, not because he reached a certain academic level. You could miss out on some really great guys if you dismiss anyone who never attended college.

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Essential

Guys who didn't go to college are often extremely hardworking people, and they perform some pretty essential jobs. Think of how many jobs don't need a degree. We would be helpless if it weren't for plumbers, mechanics, builders, shop assistants, farmers …

UPD:

... electricians, and so many other professionals who keep our daily lives running smoothly. Remember, the value of a person is not measured by the diplomas on their walls but by their character and how they treat you. These guys often have practical skills that have been honed through experience, which can be incredibly attractive. They're the backbone of society, and without them, things would grind to a halt. So, when thinking about your next date, consider the man who might just be able to fix your leaky faucet as well as your heart.

Famous Quotes

To give oneself earnestly to the duties due to men, and, while respecting spiritual beings, to keep aloof from them, may be called wisdom.

Confucius
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Ambitions

You don't have to go to college when you're 18 - lots of people retrain later in life. It's never too late to get the qualifications you want. So a guy without a degree can always return to college and study, if he wants to. Sometimes you don't have the interest in studying when you're young.

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Nice Guy

Finally, the most important thing about a guy is that he treats you well. Ultimately, those are the only qualifications he really needs, so see his academic qualifications as secondary. A guy with a clutch of degrees may not be as nice as another who missed out on college, so judge him on more important factors.

Even if you think you're not particularly snobby, you may unconsciously have chosen to date guys who went to college. If you meet one who didn't, don't dismiss him. He could be a smart, dedicated, hardworking guy. He may even be a tycoon in the making? What would make you turn a guy down?

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Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge

Most women require degrees and other things of a man because of their parents and friends, not because in their hearts of hearts, they know these things add any practical meaning to the relationship beyond showing it off!

Hmm I wonder how many who are offended by this article have post graduate degrees

This is true. Jerks are everywhere and sometimes more so in college because they can be even more judgmental.

A man who's handy is rare nowadays.

Thanks! Before this article I would have never considered dating someone without a college degree! *note my sarcasm* what does it matter? I know people who didn't finish high school who are more successful and happier than people who went to college and are now in major debt. Not saying college is bad but a degree just shouldn't be something that makes or breaks how you feel about a man.

i think it happens to me, im masters student and my ldr boyfriend is the guy who like in this article, he is nice and loving guy, he loves music and guitar and the only problem is bc he is still young and have no degree maybe hard for him to find well paid job, we cant see each others often bc we lives in different country

I know guys with college degrees that I'm surprised can cross the street without getting hit, they're book smart and social misfits , I've dated both , my current guy is self employed and makes 65.00 an hour, it's physical work but he has my complete respect and admiration , the best thing is he can fix anything and that's a major turn on! My last college grad man , well thank God he had a degree, he needed the money to pay for every repair, hell, I knew my way around the toolbox better than him, I don't know, there's something sexy about a rugged, self reliant man with bulging arm muscles and jeans :0

No thanks.

I dont want to sound like i'm hopeless girl who really need bf - but sometime I feel like My bF is less Ambition and still like kids playing around with friends and doesnt even have a saving account, (i dont know he didnt get well paid or something) I'm agree with @holly, but i dont know what to do, Im trying to see him in good view even sometime i think Something goes wrong with us - If he loves me, i guess he has plans and ambition to work and save money to come and live here with me - I understand Long distance relationship get lot of problems - but I dont see Ambitions or initiative from My bF :(

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