Anonymous
Post 01/23/2016 16:32     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Anonymous wrote:the vast majority of successful, professional men in D.C. are interested in women who bring something to the table in terms of money, intelligence and education.


Sure, as long as you

look good
shut up
put out
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2016 16:17     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Anonymous wrote:Most men are not nearly as focused on their potential mate's career and status as women are.

It seems unfair, but cute and nice, with an otherwise unimpressive career or intellect, wins out over the "accomplished professional" with the not always pleasant personality traits that go along with it. Many a 35-45 woman discover the hard way that the men who they consider there "equals" are not particularly interested in them.


Wait. When I turn 35 I get lumped in with the 45s? That didn't happen when I was 25.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2016 12:11     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Most successful men anywhere dont particularly care what you do for a living.As far as they are concerned - they bring all the money, success, status based on that to the table.

As long as your meet certain thresholds in terms of intelligence, competence, dont embarrass thm etc then its all down to chemistry, kindness, and yes looks.

However, professional success for a women doesnt preclude her being kind etc. Most of the professional successful men I know are married to professional successful women.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2016 12:06     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
As a woman dating in DC I would say men here don't care what you do for a living. Are you well spoken? Do you present well so if he has to take you to a business function you won't embarrass him? Can you hold your own in a conversation? That seems to be about it.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2016 12:02     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
I am assertive in my career but become passive in relationships and this has not served me well romantically. I don't give a damn about shaking things up at work, but I bend over backwards to keep the peace in relationships, which often means things are brushed under the rug or not addressed. I have been trying to change this but it's hard.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2016 09:46     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
I'm a self sufficient woman divorced with kids. Too busy for much of a real relationship myself but I think you should try expanding your horizons a bit. You might find (like I have) that a contractor, auto mechanic or plumber brings to the table exactly what you need along with some serious perks!!!
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2016 09:25     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Anonymous wrote:Try Meetup. All kinds of groups. The best ones, IMO, are groups with common interests. Whatever else happens comes naturally.

http://www.meetup.com/
Don't forget to put in your zip code and/or miles from your preferred location. I live in Bethesda and did a 25 mile radius.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2016 09:16     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Try Meetup. All kinds of groups. The best ones, IMO, are groups with common interests. Whatever else happens comes naturally.

http://www.meetup.com/
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2016 02:14     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Find someone who will expand your narrow horizons and views on "success."
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2016 01:56     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Professionally speaking, it's "too, "not "to."
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2016 18:03     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:95% sure that this is an entire troll posts to make some misogynists feel good, but just in case there are some actual women reading - much of the above is entire bullshit and the vast majority of successful, professional men in D.C. are interested in women who bring something to the table in terms of money, intelligence and education.


Good try, OP.


I think the vast majority of men in DC who have decent white-collar careers would like a woman with a college education. Beyond that, I don't know many men who really are set on specific career or education credentials.

If a woman is genuinely a good person - kind, with good life balance - then if she has a great career and income, wonderful! But for men, the other qualities (looks, interest in sex, kindness) are much higher on the list. The opposite is true for many women - they look at a man's income/career first, then consider other qualities after that (looks, kindness, etc.)

There are certain "career women" who think so highly of their credentials that they think that men should overlook all their other deficits (ugly, fat, bad personality, etc.).


As a mid-30s successful guy, I would agree with this 100%. Sure, it'd be great to find a successful woman, but as I get older, I realize that this is not as important (at least for me). I just want to find an attractive, kind person who is intelligent (which doesn't mean she's an attorney on the partner track). Both my parents are doctors, so I totally dig a professional woman. But, you don't sleep with a resume...

In my limited sample set, I've seen many highly-driven career women remain single (see that a lot in NYC). Dating was just not a priority. Some freak out in their 40s and try to have kids on their own.

Anonymous
Post 01/22/2016 12:55     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:95% sure that this is an entire troll posts to make some misogynists feel good, but just in case there are some actual women reading - much of the above is entire bullshit and the vast majority of successful, professional men in D.C. are interested in women who bring something to the table in terms of money, intelligence and education.


Good try, OP.


I think the vast majority of men in DC who have decent white-collar careers would like a woman with a college education. Beyond that, I don't know many men who really are set on specific career or education credentials.

If a woman is genuinely a good person - kind, with good life balance - then if she has a great career and income, wonderful! But for men, the other qualities (looks, interest in sex, kindness) are much higher on the list. The opposite is true for many women - they look at a man's income/career first, then consider other qualities after that (looks, kindness, etc.)

There are certain "career women" who think so highly of their credentials that they think that men should overlook all their other deficits (ugly, fat, bad personality, etc.).
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2016 12:23     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Anonymous wrote:95% sure that this is an entire troll posts to make some misogynists feel good, but just in case there are some actual women reading - much of the above is entire bullshit and the vast majority of successful, professional men in D.C. are interested in women who bring something to the table in terms of money, intelligence and education.


100% sure the above was written by a misandrist.

Anonymous
Post 01/22/2016 12:12     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
I would say conferences, conventions and online dating would be the best places to meet. High powered men cheat a lot though. Personally I feel two high powered people are not a good mix, as there is not a good balance there. If children are involved they are often neglected in favor of careers.
Anonymous
Post 01/22/2016 12:08     Subject: Best Way for professional woman to meet professional man
Anonymous wrote:95% sure that this is an entire troll posts to make some misogynists feel good, but just in case there are some actual women reading - much of the above is entire bullshit and the vast majority of successful, professional men in D.C. are interested in women who bring something to the table in terms of money, intelligence and education.


Good try, OP.