Dating a woman with a stereotypical male job? (or vice versa)

Hey everyone! I know this isn't strictly related to interracial dating, but I'm curious about how people from different countries/cultures think about it.

I work in law enforcement and even if it's a very male-dominated field in my country, it has never been an issue when dating. However, I've always dated guys that were also in law enforcement or military (not that I exclusively pursue those, but it turned out like that). A few days ago I was talking with a colleague and she told me that dating "regular" guys has been a problem for her, since once they knew her occupation things changed. Long story short, some said their perception of her changed, seeing her as less feminine and even feeling like it would made them less masculine/manly if they were to date her.

There are still some issues with gender roles where I live so this is not that weird to me to hear, but I was wondering if this is the same for other countries. So I guess my questions are:

How much weight does a woman/man occupation have in your perception of them? A woman having a stereotypical male job is an issue for you as a guy? And for girls, does a guy being in a stereotypical female field affect how you see them?

Thanks everyone!

well said, my friend - nothing to add from my side.

not many "normal" people want to date cops or law "enforcement" types, that's just how it is.


similarly, not many men willing to date strippers either. I once almost did before I found what she did.

So which country are you from?

In my country, it's pretty normal and necessary to have female police. They need women to do things that would be awkward for men. And also the sensitivity one has is needed for things like suicide attempts, public shootings, and bomb threats, IMHO. So...I don't think it's an issue here. I dated a male nurse... I see nothing weird there and some people still think like "oh why isn't he a dr?" I'm like, you act like this when he was in Washington when Covid first broke out there dealing with people in those nursing homes.... geez. He makes good money anyway...People are too judgemental. I kinda have a dream of being a commercial diver after seeing the "Ladies..is your man a man like me?" Youtube ad...I mean, I've worked with metal before (not exactly welding but with fire) and I am halfway to a deep-sea diving license... just need the time/money to go back to school and learn. Would anyone be intimidated by that? LOL I'm currently a teacher tho so... there we go.

Here are some bad @$$ female commercial diver students:
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i would think youll have more problems dealing with people who would take advantage of your occupation.

god would i love to have a partner who can service my car. plus, bolt on some after market parts. hell might as well, do a full engine rebuild.

Men and women say they don't really have a problem, but many have. If it weren't this way, male or female dominated occupation wouldn't even be in discussion. Men like to point out that it isn't like that, but women have to work twice as much being a surgeon, for instance, that a guy who goes into preschool. The reason varies, but let'S not get into this because I don't want some guys on here jump on my balls and posting YouTube videos to proof their point. *lol*

Anyways, personally, I don't really care, as long as you have a job and you actually love the job you do. I def would go for a guy who is a nurse. There are hot nurses in Germany, tho. *hehe* oh man....haha I wanna break my arm all over gain...
Important is, you love what you do. It doesn't matter if it's a typical male or female occupation. People that are satisfied with their jobs are better partners. IMO <3

^problem is, sometimes they fit in so well they end up developing a personality that is akin to the men they work with. i have a friend who works in the construction industry. in aus, they speak and act in a very distinct manner. i think there have been instances where the men she was interested in couldnt get pass the way she conducts herself.