A simple thought experiment. Which woman would this man choose to start a life with?

The man is in his late twenties. He’s an economics graduate from a top school. Got his MBA and now works at a top management consulting firm, working with clients in Silicon Valley and Wall Street. He has a sports background, solid physique, decently tall and all.

His family background is fairly respectable. Father is a doctor, mother is a lawyer. Both attended top schools and come from old money.

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Which woman will he choose to settle down with?

Option 1: A woman of similar age who has an M.S. in Computer Science. She operates in similar social circles as him and also has a respectable family background. Very sharp, intelligent, and principled with her own opinions. Isn’t the best at traditional housewife chores, but passable enough. Prefers to divide the work if possible, or relegate to any house staff. Attractive and confident.

Option 2: A woman who is younger, in her early twenties. Works at a retail store, has a high school diploma but no further education or career prospects. Has no notable family background or inherited wealth. Humble, reserved, and not as principled but willing to accept her husband’s opinions at face value. Very good at traditional housewife duties and is willing to take on most of those duties herself without needing extensive house staff. Attractive and more modest.

Which woman would he prefer?

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And what if we changed the man in this equation too?

Say it’s another man in his late twenties. He skipped out on his college degree to get into drop-shipping, affiliate marketing, and cryptocurrency. Now, he runs a nightclub in the heart of a major city. His family is not notable in wealth or status. He also has a good physique and is fairly tall.

Who would he pick?