[krampian]

The other reason the latter is a better plan is because when executing to a rigid plan, people tend to miss or ignore the opportunities that present themselves.

This is like people who go to parties with the overarching goal of meeting their future spouse. Concentrating too hard on that goal, rather than just enjoying themselves, can make them miss great opportunities to meet new friends who could be useful later in their personal or business lives.

[dzhiurgis]

If I could find a party full of female scientists - then perhaps I could enjoy it.

[tinco]

If you can't even enjoy yourself on a party with regular people, I doubt a party with female scientists would go very well for you. (as someone who has went to parties with female scientists..)

[dzhiurgis]

I live abroad and peers I have access to are working class people. There simply isn't much to talk about, just get pissed drunk/drugged.

I've recently started disconnecting them I found network of smart people to which I can enjoy conversing with.

[msutherl]

This is one cause of the current global urbanization trend. Consider relocating to a major city.

[untog]

You're right, categorising women based on what they do for a living doesn't sound very enjoyable.

[dzhiurgis]

Don't know what scientists you know, but most of them love what they are doing instead of doing it for a living.