Dumb If You Do! Dumb If You Don't!

Dumb is problematic. There was a time when intelligence was highly sought after. It appears gone are those days. Relationships are difficult. Those who are in relationships and those who seek to have relationships should always be mindful of being unequally yoked. Some men prefer their women to play dumb or to dumb down. Dumb down occurs when someone pretends to be dumb at the bequest of another person. This is a sign of disrespect. This often happens in relationships where men suggest or frankly tell their significant others to dumb down. Once this enters a relationship it is time to seek help. Such a relationship will become toxic especially for the party who has had to lower his or her intellectual capacity. Toxicity in any relationship is unhealthy and oftentimes lead to signs of anxiety and or depression. It is always better to walk away from such situations than to subject yourself to such humiliation and disregard. The idea of marrying down is not that appealing. Human sexuality...