Would you marry a Doctor?

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Im new to this site and have been looking around. I was pretty shocked to read so many nurses saying they would never with a capital N, marry a DR? Are you kidding me? I would love nothing more to fall in love with and marry an intelligent, powerful, rich man who I have something in common with (healthcare). In fact, that would be like a dream come true for me. I dont get it???

I'm happy to be married to someone I can do things with. Why would you want to marry someone who is never home?

People get married for whole bunch of other reasons, besides love. If it's mutually accepted then I see nothing wrong with it.

Yeah, I'd marry a doctor chick. That's why I'm in nursing school afterall. LOL jk. ;)

Specializes in LDRP.

sure, if i fell in love with one. (oh, and if i wasn't already married, which i am...so this is hypothetical)

yeah, they are subjected to lawsuits more often, work long hours, etc. but, every job has its downsides..... police officers get shot at. men who work retail make poor pay. business men can have long hours. i dont think i would discriminate against a potential life partner/husband b/c of his job (well, unless he was a mob boss....or drug lord....or hit man...ya know?)

Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.
Im new to this site and have been looking around. I was pretty shocked to read so many nurses saying they would never with a capital N, marry a DR? Are you kidding me? I would love nothing more to fall in love with and marry an intelligent, powerful, rich man who I have something in common with (healthcare). In fact, that would be like a dream come true for me. I dont get it???

I know plenty of nurses that married MDs looking for a smart powerful rich man,,,they are now called "divorced".

I have dated MDs upon occasion but because of convenience. They are certainly are not rich, few are powerful and intelligent can be its own problem. I have worked at several of the major teaching facilities, and at the preeminent government research facility in this country. Some of these people have some of the highest IQs in the nation.....fine for discussing nanoparticle pharmaceutical technology, but not all that personable and totally incapable of holding a reasonable nontechnical conversation with the average/slightly above average person over dinner. Live with them......most are married to others with the same issues or basically live mostly separate lives from their spouses.

I met an MD that "found" the viral cause of one of the major epidemics of this past century. The man has all the charm of a pit viper. People actively avoid him in the hall.

Recently, at a current workplace, one of our MDs got divorced for the third time. He came in wearing a stained shirt. Seems that Dr with double PhD (serious work in chemistry) didn't know how to use the washer and put new jeans in with white shirts in hot water. When asked, he had NEVER done his own laundry...at over 50 years of age. Many (not all) of been coddled by mothers/wives to the point that they drop clothes all over the floor or cannot do anything for themselves. Heis also king of the poorly matched clothing.

They are great MDs that are understanding, but most will not be rich or powerful. The richer the more powerful are so tangled in their career....the farther they are from pleasant to deal with.

Im new to this site and have been looking around. I was pretty shocked to read so many nurses saying they would never with a capital N, marry a DR? Are you kidding me? I would love nothing more to fall in love with and marry an intelligent, powerful, rich man who I have something in common with (healthcare). In fact, that would be like a dream come true for me. I dont get it???

I prefer them dumb, humble, hot!!!:smokin: Docs aren't packaged like that or if they are then they must be the ones on television. Oh and I never dated someone in the medical community. I don't want to share medical stories...gets me sleepy. I need a life after work!!!

Not my cup of tea for a potential mate but if it is yours then....happy hunting!;)

Specializes in CVICU.
The only type of breed in the entire genus that's even worth considering is an anaesthetist; they're generally more lighthearted and laid back than others. The rest have a habit of growing up to be opinionated, egotistical a**holes
Oh my god, this made me laugh. Two of the most arrogant, egotistical pricks in our facility are anesthesiologists! That's two of the four we have, so by ratio that department has more egotistical *******s than any other in our facility. :)

I would marry any decent, good man that I was in love with, whether he was a doctor or a front desk clerk at a hotel.

The dumb, humble, hot comment made me laugh! YUP!

Why on earth would you want to go home to someone else in healthcare. It would be like never leaving work, even if you didn't discuss work stuff.

Word to the young ones out for a dream. The docs that are receptive to you remain receptive to all the rest of the nurses. Way to get used and laughed at by other nurses, and other doctors too. EVERYBODY talks in healthcare. Best not to be known as the stupid little you know what who is a cheap ______________.

And wow, just wait, you'll understand. I remember years ago, I was just walking down the hall in a hospital, not even a nurse yet when I over heard "talk" about some nurse. Some of these guys will marry but continue on while they are at work because that is where their life remains - at work - never at home.

hmmm, very insightful. Yes, long hours stink but Cops have long hours too and theyre as arrogant and twisted as can be with a crazy high divorce rate, business men are always doing 'business dinners', pilots are gone alot and are known for their arrogance, as I can attest to, etc.. I dont see the reasons given for not marrying/dating a Dr to be deal-breakers for me personally. A little arrogance is not the biggest deal. We all have our quirks. I find intelligence sexy and add to that success, prestige and a nice bank account and it becomes very attractive. Im so tired of the nurses who act like money is a BAD thing, like its soooo horrible to say you want a man who can provide well. Money helps ladies! Thats not a 1950's attitude, thats a fact!

Here's to marrying a Doctor! Cheers! ;

Im new to this site and have been looking around. I was pretty shocked to read so many nurses saying they would never with a capital N, marry a DR? Are you kidding me? I would love nothing more to fall in love with and marry an intelligent, powerful, rich man who I have something in common with (healthcare). In fact, that would be like a dream come true for me. I dont get it???

rich-if they are a new doctor they have a LOT of loans with years of repayment.

Work with some doctors for a a few days, weeks, years and you will then understand. There were very few MDs over my 22 years in healthcare that I would even want to go on a date with much less marry.

I agree, I would love to be able to share my day with someone who understands what really goes on. I don't discriminate just bc he's a dr. In fact I'd be happy with anyone who had some medical knowledge.:redpinkhe

Why not a dentist?

hmmm, very insightful. Yes, long hours stink but Cops have long hours too and theyre as arrogant and twisted as can be with a crazy high divorce rate, business men are always doing 'business dinners', pilots are gone alot and are known for their arrogance, as I can attest to, etc.. I dont see the reasons given for not marrying/dating a Dr to be deal-breakers for me personally. A little arrogance is not the biggest deal. We all have our quirks. I find intelligence sexy and add to that success, prestige and a nice bank account and it becomes very attractive. Im so tired of the nurses who act like money is a BAD thing, like its soooo horrible to say you want a man who can provide well. Money helps ladies! Thats not a 1950's attitude, thats a fact!

Here's to marrying a Doctor! Cheers! ;

You seem very young, it would be interesting to hear your perspective in 10 years.

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