Education is not a major factor, unless one belongs to the
category of needing to 'being on par' with each other.
Instead, in any relationship, communication is very
important.
If you are able to blend into each other's lives, able to
understand the topics discussed by each other's friends, able
to join in etc, it's more than enough.
The problems will start when ur partner is discussing about some
work-related issues or some general stuff which u aren't interested
in or not able to understand (this is the worst).
You will feel isolated, uncomfy, and even edgy at not being
able to join in. Most likely problems will start to crop up at
this point.
Take mine for example, in terms of education, I
am holding a cert much higher than my partner.
But, both of us are fine with it, I don't go around telling people
what cert I have or boost around; thus in a way, he's spared the
torture of it.
But, in terms of social gatherings, that's where the problems
arises. I can blend into his friends' discussions, no matter what
they are talking about.
But, he cant understand nor speak a single word throughout
my social gatherings, except for ordering food and excusing himself
to go to the Gents. Apparently, he blew up that night and insisted
we should break off, only to come back two days later, saying
he's sorry.
It has nothing to do with Education level, because there was
another time when I brought another guy friend (my
buddy) along; despite differences in education level, he was
able to blend in and talk and laughed with all my friends.
All in all, it just shows how important communication is and
also, whether one is willing to listen and understand and put in
the efforts.
Because, ultimately, I asked my guy friend why's the difference
between him and my partner. He gave me the following reply.
"I don't really understand what ur friends are talking about;
but it's always good to know more things; whatever I don't
understand I just ask and share whatever I know. I will make a joke
when any one say wrong, including myself. It's just a casual chat,
nothing big deal. Just be urself."