Very simply, hypergamy is the act of marrying or dating someone you think is more successful and/or secure than you—whether you do it consciously or subconsciously, says Alysha Jeney, LMFW, owner of ...

Hypergamy refers to the practice of marrying or entering a relationship with someone of a higher social standing. It is more commonly referred to as ‘marrying up.’ Hypergamy is the act of dating or ...

Hollywood loves a hypergamous heroine. Take, for example, Vivian Ward, Carrie Bradshaw, and, most recently, Daphne Bridgerton. But it's not just adult fare—scores of Disney movies sold the idea to a ...

We all have a list of qualities that we look for in a potential partner. Most of us want someone who’s smart, funny, and attractive, just to name a few. But some folks actively seek out partners of a ...

Dating up, or hypergamy, used to mean looking at someone’s bank account statement and deciding that being involved with them romantically is your ticket to a better life. Things have changed—and ...