Is hypergamy what some call "marrying up"? I don't see the issue if the personality fits, I often prefer having average people around to elitist dentist families (though a radiologist family is one of the most admirable ones I know, still an exception). It has to be mutual, but words =/= actions yada yada. Not every case of fraternization between classes is gold digging, but I suppose many had bad experiences or at least their family members. thinking of that one mamma mia money song