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Absolutely, I would date them! When seeking out a partner for dating/andor a life long companionship that would be one of the last things I would consider. To me there are just so many more important qualities to look for. I mean take for example. Say a person has a doctorate degree, however, they cheat all the time with coworkers and such. Or the person has a doctorate, yet they hate children and/or have ego problems, poor personality/attitude, non sociable, doesn't smile much, are depressed, has strange fetishes, don't take care for themselves heath wise, different goals, different beliefs, hates animals, has and STD, etc. etc. One could go on and on..

I think a combination of intelligence, morals/family values, responsibility, personality, goal oriented, attractiveness, cleanliness, along with being open minded, and selfless, far out weigh any educational accomplishment, in my search for a companion. Also, if you are going to be committed to a life long relationship, you must be sexually compatible and you must be passionate for each other.

If you are referring to being educated as having a degree, than no, that would not be a requirement. Many people are very intelligent and successful without any college education at all. For example, some of the most successful computer programmers and business entrepreneurs are self taught. Others train to perfect their unique skills and/or talents they were born with, such as artists and musicians, etc.

I don't think degrees are the best way measure the quality of a person. For one, intelligence can be expressed and demonstrated in so many other ways. And two, degrees/education level don't have personal qualities.

With all that said, I still wouldn't date an illiterate women, no matter her personal qualities. Living in America, in this day and age, there is no excuse not to be able to at least read.