only a person who is not a doctor can say things like that...because they are an outsider and it seems to them that for a doctor true companionship can only be found in another doctor..which obviously isnt true....you'll never hear a doctor say "i can only marry a doctor"...sure your colleagues understand the hardships/ins and outs you go through but then thats the case with any other profession.
that being said...a lot of male docs dont wana marry female doctors because they dont want a wife who is at work 24/7 and then there's no one to look after/raise a family. another point to note...you can only marry the people you interact with/meet with..so since you're pretty much surrounded by med school, residency and then work..your social circle's limited to a lot of doctors and its easier to marry someone you know rather than make time and go out on a search for your soul mate thats in the middle of a tropical forest discovering new species of frogs (as romantic as that sounds, its just not realistic)
another point to note...you can only marry the people you interact with/meet with..so since you're pretty much surrounded by med school, residency and then work..your social circle's limited to a lot of doctors and its easier to marry someone you know rather than make time and go out on a search for your soul mate thats in the middle of a tropical forest discovering new species of frogs (as romantic as that sounds, its just not realistic)
given the strenuous time commitment that comes with this career, you don't even get the time to socialize or consider marriage until you start your residency at least but by then, the good rishtas are gone. You're more likely to just find someone from your school or work.
Personally I've never come across any doctors who prefer marrying other doctors only. But if there are some cases, its probably because they think another doctor is more likely to understand their tough schedules and commitment towards their careers. I think as long as you find a spouse who is willing to handle the stress and tough it out with you, it's not a big deal.
Well I am a medical student but I won't certainly be not limiting myself to doctors. Most doctors end up marrying a doc because they usually find their SO in medical school or residency and they have little time to socialize and look outside the profession. Also I think it is easier to understand and talk about stuff with your partner about how your day went if they are health care professional. Imagine wife asking hubby how the day went and he replied 2 of his patients died!! That would be a bummer lol
But personally I would happy with anyone who has some sort of graduate degree and a job because it is important for two people to be at the same intellectual level.
Well I am a medical student but I won't certainly be not limiting myself to doctors. Most doctors end up marrying a doc because they usually find their SO in medical school or residency and they have little time to socialize and look outside the profession. Also I think it is easier to understand and talk about stuff with your partner about how your day went if they are health care professional.** Imagine wife asking hubby how the day went and he replied 2 of his patients died!! **That would be a bummer lol
But personally I would happy with anyone who has some sort of graduate degree and a job because it is important for two people to be at the same intellectual level.
Weirder still would be for him to chuckle like Dr. Hibbert in The Simpsons.
In all seriousnes, probably marrying another doctor is considered a good option because of the long working hours and other job related crap etc. but if you really think about it, do you really want to come home and listen to more talk about OP, ER and trauma? That’s the question you need to ask yourself before you marry another doctor. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea. I personally don’t want that but then again I’m not your average-passionated-going-to-save-the -world-because-I-must-doctor-degree-walking-around :hinna:
Doctor couple, both ENTs, both working at the same hospital, both teaching the same group of med students. And yes, they do discuss the students and doctors at the dinner table each night.
Doctor couple, both ENTs, both working at the same hospital, both teaching the same group of med students. And yes, they do discuss the students and doctors at the dinner table each night.
I know plenty cases myself and most of them are very happy with their choice. But like I said it's not everyone's cup of tea. While I've seen the happy once, I've also seen those who struggle because of the similarities - it's like any other profession at the end of the day I guess.
I know plenty cases myself and most of them are very happy with their choice. But like I said it's not everyone's cup of tea. While I've seen the happy once, I've also seen those who struggle because of the similarities - it's like any other profession at the end of the day I guess.
I just find it a tiny bit weird. At least have different specialities =/
Forget doctors. The person you don't want to marry is an investment banker. Or someone who has no control over their schedule. Imagine always cancelling plans at the last minute, although I imagine some medical specialties are like this.
Imagine, a gyne and a urologist husband and wife. The conversations they’d have at the dinner table 
