If your girlfriend isn't in your level, why is she your girlfriend? Thinking of each other as equals is normal in a healthy relationship.
There are no women who are on my level where I live. I am not joking. There is literally not a single woman within a 50 mile radius that is on my level intellectually, physically, and financially. Zero.
Men who can't attract women on the same level as themselves are losers. What's wrong with you that you can't find a woman on the same level as yourself - unsuccessful runner, personality defects, insecure - do you even work in one of the traditional professions such as doctor or lawyer?
Are you going to turn I to one of those men that married an unemployed hairdresser or imports a woman from the third world, then complains that all women are only interested in your money?
A lot of doctors and lawyers are greedy scumbugs to the point of a parasite, scavenger, or predator--much like a corrupted pastor. All 3 of whom should take a vow of poverty to make this world a better place. H3ll, there are even engineers who cheat the system and profit of off dishonesty like faulty measurements and planned obsolescence. And scientists who fake data and promote old theories dogmatically in fear of losing their job like a religion.
Sustainable subsistence skills or gardening is "traditional" and the highest quality people. City folk are untrustworthy.
OP, if there is one thing that I can PROMISE you, it is that women have absolutely zero interest in whether you ran in college. D1 or otherwise. You may get some mileage later in your career when a colleague decides to get into 10ks and you can offer some advice, but it is not going to help you on the dating front unless you're trying to date another college runner and it gives you something to talk about on early-stage dates. Even then, it is more likely she is over running guys and is looking for someone who has found success elsewhere so she can continue here running without financial stress. No woman is interested in your running achievements or ambitions.
Probably a 29:00 something 8k runner and feels like that is mixing it up. His state titles are probably in some small state in the slowest smallest division and is justifying that as his state championship status. This is the guy that runs a 4:29 mile and assumes he is qualified to say he ran inside 4:00 for a mile!!!
If this is legit I hope she wakes up and realizes who she is with and leaves your low self esteem behind!
... I realize that might sound silly in some regards, but it's not a small achievement to compete (at anything) at a level that less than 1% of the population ever exists on...
It's a fairly small achievement. About 1 in every 100 people is in the top 1% of their chosen hobby. So every neighbourhood will have a few. I mean, it's a nice thing to do, and people should take pride in it, but I wouldn't expect the red carpet treatment.
My girlfriend seems to think she is on the same level as me, and it honestly kind of pisses me off. I know that could come off as narcissistic, but it's true. I am smarter than her and have made objectively way better decisions in my life. I have a substantially better career than her, and my net worth is probably 10X what hers is despite the fact we are the same age. I was multi-time state champ in high school, competed at nationals, ran NCAA D1 and mixed it up with guys who went on to qualify for the Olympics. I realize that might sound silly in some regards, but it's not a small achievement to compete (at anything) at a level that less than 1% of the population ever exists on. I was not Olympic material, but I was close enough to it to know what that looks like and what it takes to perform at that level.
My girlfriend sometimes makes comments or says things in our conversations where it's clear to me that she sees us as equals and that her abilities are on par with mine, which is ridiculous, honestly. She does have some skills that I lack, and I appreciate that about her, but in terms of what level of performer we both are, how strong of a person we both are, intelligence, decision making, etc, it is not close.
I have been letting this slide for about a year now, but I'm thinking of finding a way to bring it up, in a lighthearted way. Not sure how well it will go over, but I kind of don't care, honestly.
Thata good because women are attracted to guys who are better than them. Taller, stronger, smarter, etc. sorry it's not a popular thing to say. It's one of those things people understand but don't really say in public. There is the stereotype of women *dating up" and men "dating down" and there is a lot of truth to that. Any woman who is actually on your level probably thinks you're not good enough for her.
Not always the case, my mother is 6 years older, 2 inches taller than my father, although he was the protector/provider of my family. They have been married 46 years, although it wasn't the happiest marriage either and lots of dead bedroom (according to her).
Men who can't attract women on the same level as themselves are losers. What's wrong with you that you can't find a woman on the same level as yourself - unsuccessful runner, personality defects, insecure - do you even work in one of the traditional professions such as doctor or lawyer?
Are you going to turn I to one of those men that married an unemployed hairdresser or imports a woman from the third world, then complains that all women are only interested in your money?
Sorry to burst your delusional bubble but some of the biggest gold diggers are successful wealthy women.
If your girlfriend isn't in your level, why is she your girlfriend? Thinking of each other as equals is normal in a healthy relationship.
There are no women who are on my level where I live. I am not joking. There is literally not a single woman within a 50 mile radius that is on my level intellectually, physically, and financially. Zero.
Where do you live? Sounds like you chose your gf and home base poorly.
My girlfriend seems to think she is on the same level as me, and it honestly kind of pisses me off. I know that could come off as narcissistic, but it's true. I am smarter than her and have made objectively way better decisions in my life. I have a substantially better career than her, and my net worth is probably 10X what hers is despite the fact we are the same age. I was multi-time state champ in high school, competed at nationals, ran NCAA D1 and mixed it up with guys who went on to qualify for the Olympics. I realize that might sound silly in some regards, but it's not a small achievement to compete (at anything) at a level that less than 1% of the population ever exists on. I was not Olympic material, but I was close enough to it to know what that looks like and what it takes to perform at that level.
My girlfriend sometimes makes comments or says things in our conversations where it's clear to me that she sees us as equals and that her abilities are on par with mine, which is ridiculous, honestly. She does have some skills that I lack, and I appreciate that about her, but in terms of what level of performer we both are, how strong of a person we both are, intelligence, decision making, etc, it is not close.
I have been letting this slide for about a year now, but I'm thinking of finding a way to bring it up, in a lighthearted way. Not sure how well it will go over, but I kind of don't care, honestly.
For most men who are successful financially and were/are good athletes, it will be hard to get a woman on your level because most women are just not that good at life. A strong male needs to take charge of a relationship and guide his woman to make good decisions in life. If you are really good at life a woman that can match those levels is often a so-called "boss babe" type who wants to try and take charge and will be a pain in the ass for most men to deal with. These types of modern women often stay unmarried. But sometimes you need to teach the woman who is really in charge or find someone more appreciative of what you are giving in terms of financial etc.
There are no women who are on my level where I live. I am not joking. There is literally not a single woman within a 50 mile radius that is on my level intellectually, physically, and financially. Zero.
I'm sure all the women in your area would be reassured to hear that. (Literally).
... I realize that might sound silly in some regards, but it's not a small achievement to compete (at anything) at a level that less than 1% of the population ever exists on...
It's a fairly small achievement. About 1 in every 100 people is in the top 1% of their chosen hobby.
Someone needs an education. Although I agree with your first sentence, your second sentence is stunningly inaccurate. Do you think about 1 in 100 people are in the top 1% of rock climbers? Surely you cannot possibly mean this?
If your girlfriend isn't in your level, why is she your girlfriend? Thinking of each other as equals is normal in a healthy relationship.
There are no women who are on my level where I live. I am not joking. There is literally not a single woman within a 50 mile radius that is on my level intellectually, physically, and financially. Zero.
Thou art truly gargantuan. Whatsoever is the size of thy phallus?
OP, if there is one thing that I can PROMISE you, it is that women have absolutely zero interest in whether you ran in college. D1 or otherwise. You may get some mileage later in your career when a colleague decides to get into 10ks and you can offer some advice, but it is not going to help you on the dating front unless you're trying to date another college runner and it gives you something to talk about on early-stage dates. Even then, it is more likely she is over running guys and is looking for someone who has found success elsewhere so she can continue here running without financial stress. No woman is interested in your running achievements or ambitions.
This has not been my experience. It might be your experience if you're a skinny runner dork was a 5th man guy on the squad at Western SomeState University, but most people I've interacted with understand competing D1 means you have unusually good athleticism. Still looking athletic and fit and physically attractive is the key though. Maybe that's your problem.
My girlfriend seems to think she is on the same level as me, and it honestly kind of pisses me off. I know that could come off as narcissistic, but it's true. I am smarter than her and have made objectively way better decisions in my life. I have a substantially better career than her, and my net worth is probably 10X what hers is despite the fact we are the same age. I was multi-time state champ in high school, competed at nationals, ran NCAA D1 and mixed it up with guys who went on to qualify for the Olympics. I realize that might sound silly in some regards, but it's not a small achievement to compete (at anything) at a level that less than 1% of the population ever exists on. I was not Olympic material, but I was close enough to it to know what that looks like and what it takes to perform at that level.
My girlfriend sometimes makes comments or says things in our conversations where it's clear to me that she sees us as equals and that her abilities are on par with mine, which is ridiculous, honestly. She does have some skills that I lack, and I appreciate that about her, but in terms of what level of performer we both are, how strong of a person we both are, intelligence, decision making, etc, it is not close.
I have been letting this slide for about a year now, but I'm thinking of finding a way to bring it up, in a lighthearted way. Not sure how well it will go over, but I kind of don't care, honestly.
For most men who are successful financially and were/are good athletes, it will be hard to get a woman on your level because most women are just not that good at life. A strong male needs to take charge of a relationship and guide his woman to make good decisions in life. If you are really good at life a woman that can match those levels is often a so-called "boss babe" type who wants to try and take charge and will be a pain in the ass for most men to deal with. These types of modern women often stay unmarried. But sometimes you need to teach the woman who is really in charge or find someone more appreciative of what you are giving in terms of financial etc.
This is what I have noticed. I have known, either personally or through the internet, a handful of guys who are self-made millionaires who basically have everything together really well (mental health, physical fitness, well read, well traveled, solid wisdom), and they are just on a different level than any woman I have ever come across, in life or on the internet. Women like that basically just don't exist.
I am still improving my financial situation but will be making over $300,000/year in another couple years. I've also had many people ask me if I take steroids now because of how fit I am. I won my age group in a distance race in a major US city here not too long ago also where there were about 10,000 people in the race. Not trying to brag. There just aren't very many people like that.