Women can have expectations higher than stars. It is their choice. Doesn't matter if they are high or low earners. They want to set that expectations, then up to them to get it or not. It is stupid mentality for a woman to base the man she want on her earnings. So she is earning high income but want man who earn higher than her to take care of her? Someone who earn 5 figure income want another men who earn 5 figure also? Why? She want him to buy her LV bags every month? If that is not materialistic then I don't know what it is. Maybe she want to retire after that to take care of kids? The man's 5 figure income will make sure her high living lifestyle is maintained?

Can a man say the same? No? Why not? Isn't men and women supposed to be EQUAL? Haha..that's an excuse when women want something they can't get. But when the equation is heavily tilted they revert back to women is the softer gender. Women...bah...

It's all about how the society and environment the women is brought up that shape what the women want. Compared to men which always go back to basics instincts (if you know what I mean).

They will lower their standard as they age which eventually some ended up marrying for the sake of getting a partner. Maybe it still depends on criteria like wealth or look (i doubt) or convenience or others. It's up to them. Whatever make them happy. Some ended single forever and some ended really found what they want.

Another thing just came up my mind. Maybe it's all about positioning oneself in better position for a wealthy, good looking and nice guy. I mean, what is the girl does not have much in her looks? She have to add "points" with things like better career. So..that's probably what it is. But I have no idea....

ok, this just came up to my mind after looking at a collegue of mine who is still single.

More women are single because they can or they prefer so. You see, in the old days, most women does not work. Even for those who do, most of them are in lower earnings group. Therefore when they are old. They just get any man who is willing to marry them.

But times has change. Women are more and more independent now. They have the choice of not marrying just for the sake of getting someone to take care of them. Those who earn enough can support their own living. That is why they do not simply get a man for the sake of getting a companion.