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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's all about being smart in different ways. Also, let's define 'Smart' - most of the people here are talking about ambitious/book smart, whereas I think some are talking more about practical-smart. In my case, I don't get both. I get someone who doesn't appreciate dumbing things down all the time. I have that problem where I can't think of words, or I lose things, or I'm too lazy to critically think and understand a technical concept that he wants to explain and talk about - it's not that I'm stupid, but I am more practical-smart and have to be in the mood to be intellectual. DH gets frustrated and I don't care.  After all, I have to pay all the bills, think ahead, plan things like dinner and grocery lists and stuff the kids need - he's not practical-smart.  But we do get along and I am able to put on the 'smart wife' hat and the 'dumb wife' hat depending on my mood - he is always in 'smart' mode but finds various ways (computer games, technical reading, etc.) to stimulate his desire to keep learning.

I have to tell you though, as I grow older I find myself appreciating the company of those who can just relax and enjoy life. So I think you should really, really think about how wonderful it is being married to someone who is able to do that.  And the biggest thing I want to tell you, is that marrying a 'smart' man does NOT relieve you of the responsibility of being the household manager. So you can think the grass is always greener, but...

PS - And if your dad didn't appreciate your mom for who she was and his children for who they are, then he is the biggest idiot of all. Being condescending is a sign of not being able to relate to people who think differently than you. Meaning, he's not all that and a bag of chips after all, is he?

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