Men married to smarter women live longer
source: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article6872519.ece
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There is a lingering suspicion among girls (as the unpopularity of science subjects demonstrates) that boys don’t value cleverness as an essential quality in a life partner. Given a choice between gorgeous or brainy, there is no guarantee they’ll do the right thing, because men think they’re clever enough for two. Well, it turns out they’re wrong. Swedish scientists have discovered that long life and good health have nothing to do with a man’s education and everything to do with his wife’s. Men married to smart women live longer — simple.
However, before you ring up your girlfriend to tell her that the man who left her for a bimbo will drop dead of brain atrophy, this is not a victory for women’s intelligence in general. It would be nice if our stimulating observations about FlashForward and the Tory agenda were keeping our men alert and full of life. Unfortunately, it’s simply our skill at processing advice about healthy lifestyles, and passing it on. All it boils down to is that “educated” married women have long since banned their men from eating pork pies at every other meal. They instinctively know about the importance of breakfast, the downside of dips (men think hummus is a diet aid) and the virtues of Green & Black’s 85% (the chocolate that doesn’t count). The Carla effect, in other words, is alive and well beyond the boundaries of the Elysée Palace.
Read more:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article6872519.ece
However, before you ring up your girlfriend to tell her that the man who left her for a bimbo will drop dead of brain atrophy, this is not a victory for women’s intelligence in general. It would be nice if our stimulating observations about FlashForward and the Tory agenda were keeping our men alert and full of life. Unfortunately, it’s simply our skill at processing advice about healthy lifestyles, and passing it on. All it boils down to is that “educated” married women have long since banned their men from eating pork pies at every other meal. They instinctively know about the importance of breakfast, the downside of dips (men think hummus is a diet aid) and the virtues of Green & Black’s 85% (the chocolate that doesn’t count). The Carla effect, in other words, is alive and well beyond the boundaries of the Elysée Palace.
Read more:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article6872519.ece
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artemis6
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Only if they listen to their advice . Clever girls do not need to nag .
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artemis6
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loupetho
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I don't understand guys who can't appreciate a smart woman. The problem in relationships is when he power is imbalanced.
- 2 years ago
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loupetho
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sgwhites
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Hmmm...as much as I'd like to champion this, the article seems a bit focused on the stereotype of the nagging female with common sense and the clueless man. Which doesn't really help anyone, when you think about it.
- 2 years ago
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sgwhites
