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 ...

The term "hypergamy" is tossed around a lot today, especially in online dating circles. It basically stands for marrying up, or seeking a partner who's of a higher social or economic status. Some ...

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 ...