Okay I’ve done this topic a few times in different forums and no matter what I've to say, I get kicked anyway
So I’ll just be honest and say what I think.
To me, intelligence is important as far as I can have a good conversation with the guy. I’ve dated guys who were extremely smart and educated. I’ve also dated guys who weren’t graduates. Education doesn’t guarantee a good conversation. Some of the smartest guys I was out with were also some of the most boring.
As for jobs, there are too many factors that come into play. It’s not just about the woman. Would the man also mind? After all, in more traditional societies like Singapore, the men still expect to be the breadwinner. Would it hurt his pride and ego if the woman earns more? (Good case in point: local singer Stefanie Sun and her accountant boyfriend Dennis) And also, if the woman earns more than the man, would the man then be able to accept that he has to play the supporting role and spend more time taking care of the housework and children? It would be grossly unfair if the woman is both the breadwinner and homemaker. But to reverse the gender roles does take some getting used to. Last but not least, many people define themselves (or their sense of pride or social connections) by their job. I may not need someone who’s highly successful but he needs to be his own man. Does this make sense?
So my answers to Kimi’s questions:
1. Whether you are a man or woman, would you prefer a person who has the same education level as you? Explain.
It’s okay if he’s less educated if we are on the same mental wavelength
2. Is it okay if your partner makes significantly less money than you do?
Even though I’m doing relatively okay in my career, I’m not earning that much. I guess I would worry a little about making ends meet, given how high the cost of living is in Singapore. But I don’t expect a lot – living in a HDB flat is good enough for me. So my answer is, if we can manage along ok with our combined income, it should be fine. If we cannot get married without having to struggle very hard with finances, then I would prefer to wait till we are both more ready.
3. When do you think it will be socially acceptable for women with college degrees to marry men who have a high school diploma? Or how about women who make, say, $60,000 a year who marry a man who only makes $17,000 a year? (Many of us may accept it already, but the fact that it is a rare occurance in Japan and I suppose here too, it shows that this is still not generally cool).
If you’re talking about social acceptance (i.e. how other people would view you), then I would say that Singapore is still quite unaccepting in this regard. Not to say this is right mind you, just the way how things are.
Thanks for the advise, wise one! Now I know... 
