Question

How important are factors such as age, education, race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and religion in your choice of someone for a serious relationship? To what extent are (were) you conscious of such influences when you pick (picked) someone to date? Minimum length is 200 words

Answer 1

A serious relationship is an important part of human's lifestyle. This relationship involves individuals commitment, passion and a sense of responsibility and intimacy. Individuals tend to find a better half of themselves as their partner, thus looking at the similarities is important. These similarities are based on various factors such as age, education, race, ethnicity, religion,gender etc.In some cultures especially the Indian (Non-western/Asian) there is a large focus on various social factors in choosing the life-partner. Families make sure there is marriage within a social class and religion. This explains that humans upbringing and their learning experiences (conditioning) is done in such a way that influences the decision of the life partner.In addition, on personal level- Humans will strive to get into a relationship with that person who he/she is comfortable with.

I am conscious about these social factors while picking up a date with someone. i am more interested to meet a person who is well-educated female. Other factors like religion, caste, ethnicity or class are not in my mind and I am least concerned about these.