"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “The idea of marrying for love is actually a very contemporary practice,” Hoffman says. “Marriage ...

The term "hypergamy" is tossed around a lot today, especially in online dating circles. It basically stands for marrying up, or seeking a partner who's of a higher social or economic status. Some ...

Hypergamy refers to the practice of marrying or entering a relationship with someone of a higher social standing. It is more commonly referred to as ‘marrying up.’ Hypergamy is the act of dating or ...

May Kalinu lost her public relations job in New York City during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. As the novel virus ravaged the city and paralyzed employment opportunities, the now ...

We all have a list of qualities that we look for in a potential partner. Most of us want someone who’s smart, funny, and attractive, just to name a few. But some folks actively seek out partners of a ...

Dating up, or hypergamy, used to mean looking at someone’s bank account statement and deciding that being involved with them romantically is your ticket to a better life. Things have changed—and ...

What’s a ‘luxury’ in modern dating? According to a new survey, emotional connections are a ‘necessity’ in addition to being swept off their feet and exclusive experiences. The poll of 2,000 U.S.

Very simply, hypergamy is the act of marrying or dating someone you think is more successful and/or secure than you — whether you do it consciously or subconsciously, says Alysha Jeney, licensed ...

Hollywood loves a hypergamous heroine. Take, for example, Vivian Ward, Carrie Bradshaw, and, most recently, Daphne Bridgerton. But it's not just adult fare—scores of Disney movies sold the idea to a ...