Study shows marriage habits straying from traditional patterns

Women college graduates are not sticking to traditional compatibility traits when choosing a husband, according to one study. Preferences are changing as economics play a larger role. American Institute for Boys and Men data say female college graduates have difficulty finding equally-educated partners. University of Indianapolis Sociology Professor Amanda Miller, PhD, said historically, college-educated women married within the same circles. Instead of foregoing marriage entirely, Miller explained, more are deciding on “exogamy” – marrying outside their social group. “They’re dipping down into a group of men who do not have a college education, but who do make a good living financially,” said Miller. “College-educated women – if they can’t find a man who has a degree – they’re mar