It Might Be True That 'Men Marry Their Mothers'
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 19:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Whether a young man's mother earned a college degree and whether she worked outside the home while he was growing up seems to have an effect years later when he considers his ideal wife, according to a new study. High-achieving men -- those who earn salaries in the top 10 percent for their age and/or have a graduate degree -- are highly likely to marry a woman whose education level mirrors their mom's.