<p>i’m glad there are guys out there who feel that way, wraider. :D</p>
<p>“Intelligent girls are definitely some of the sexiest creatures on this planet.”</p>
<p>yep i agree. intelligence + pretty + athletic = WOW!</p>
<p>Ive dated many different types of girls and I do not think that I could ever date anyone that isnt intelligent ever again. It just really hurts the relationship because if one partner is much more intelligent than the other, the result is a total lack of communication. Its sometimes flattering when a girl is attracted to your “intelligent discourse”, but that eventually wears off when you realize how crappy the conversation really is. Don’t get me wrong, I love the superficial at times; however I really do need a girl that can keep up when it comes to intellectual conversations.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t mind that, but it’s another whole point to academic excellence, or ‘smart-ness’ in general terms. If that person can hold a candle to me when we’re psuedo-debating, then, ah, why not. ;)</p>
<p>I’d date a guy who wasn’t as smart as me as long as he wasn’t a complete idiot and had some interesting passions in which he’d become extremely conversant. I do like it when a guy knows more about some things than me which is, I guess, why I’m generally most attracted to older guys. You’ve gotta remember that there is more than one kind of intelligence, too. I’d have no interest in a socially ■■■■■■■■ Mensan. Also, many extremely cerebral types tend to be the intellectual equivalent of the creek-rock-dumb muscle beast who goes around kicking sand in peoples’ faces at the beach which is most unattractive.</p>
<p>I love this question.
I date guys who are close to, but not quite as smart as me. Im no genius, so this isnt that hard :)<br>
Its not that I don’t like smart people, I just go crazy when people try to prove me wrong on something… and I can’t imagine ever having a conversation about anything intellectually stimulating… I just want to know that if I ever got the urge, it would be possible. Therefore, just barely dumber than me is perfect.</p>
<p>And for the record, I’d do Orlando Bloom in a heartbeat. ;)</p>
<p>im a girl - and i would date someone not as smart, but he better not be a complete dumb butt, and must have common sense. and at least speak with some what proper grammar. i’ve dated someone who i could hold conversations with, and he was pretty smart but he didnt like to read, and couldnt spell very well and it didnt last. but i do find intelligence sexy! they cant be arrogant though, and cocky - i absolutely hate that</p>
<p>Intelligence is pretty important to me. I’d like to have conversations with a guy that doesnt always involve sports and crap. You know, maybe some idea we discussed in class or politics or current events. He doesnt have to be a know-it-all or anything. Just have some indepth knowledge on a few things so that he and i can actually talk. </p>
<p>however, thats not to say that they’re smarter or not as smart as me. as long as they do well in school and know some current things and historical things, thats good for me.</p>
<p>The girl better have common sense though; to make up for mine or lack thereof.:p</p>
<p>In the book (and maybe movie? I don’t know, haven’t seen it) The English Patient, there’s a point where two of the characters have a conversation about what it takes to fall in love with someone. And one of them says he thinks that to love someone, you have to believe they’re smarter than you in some way, whether it’s true or not. </p>
<p>I think to an extent that holds true when it comes to dating too. There’s something about intelligence- not just “traditional” intelligence but musical talent or artistic skill or something simple like being good at reading people or something along those lines- that really draws you to a person. For me anyway, I’d want to be with someone who I could learn from, and I think it keeps conversation interesting when they know things you don’t. </p>
<p>My problem is, I’m often attracted to guys who are much smarter than me. I mean, I’m a smart girl, but sometimes I go for these guys who are just way beyond me. Not good!</p>
<p>haha vegangirl, im like you! ive had 3 boyfriends in high school… the first two that i dated were geniuses and i always felt so inferior to them, especially in chem class when i was my bf’s lab partner. My current boyfirend is the average kid intelligence-wise. ive found that he is much more laid back and we compliment eachother well.</p>
<p>In response to the original question… mm probably not… I like nerds. hahaha =P</p>
<p>Intelligence does not matter to me in the traditional academic sense. Personality matters a hell of a lot more. I just want someone that is interesting, can have a good conversation, and has a strong will/mind of their own. Sure, looks matter some, but I know I could never stand to spend more than 5 minutes with 99% of the amazingly hot chicks I see. For instance, I was hanging out with a few friends and channel surfing and hit one of those dating shows on MTV a few days ago.
Me: “You know where I’d be on this show?”
Friend: “What?”
Me: “In the belltower” (If you’ve never heard of Charles Whitman, look it up)
Stupid people irritate me a lot more than ugly people, without a doubt.</p>
<p>I agree with glue. Personality also indicates a type of intelligence. To me, it’s just being adventurous and fun-loving, but also the ability to be serious at the right times. I would certainly date women less intelligent than me, but they would have to be more intelligent in some ways. Like, an interest in zoology or something that I know little about.</p>
<p>Stupid people irritate smarter people? =/// Aaawww. =.= I want to warn you guys. =/ I’m not that smart. ><; If I irritate you, I’m really sorry!</p>
<p>Its okay SNEAKiiE… its me and you, thick as thieves…cause I ain’t that smart either. The thing that I think is craziest about all this is that there are smart boys at ya’lls schools. The top 5 in my class are all girls and I can’t imagine meeting a boy around here thats smarter than me and physically tolerable. ahh… again, this thread is keeping me happy.</p>
<p>There are many kinds of stupid. There are some people I know who are going to community college next year who I would consider a lot smarter than some of the people I know that are going to Cornell.</p>
<p>haha I agree. I think in smart as like, able to be observant. Self-centered-ness really puts me off, plus it makes people sound stupid (although they could be brilliant in other ways) Oh, also… to me smart is being able to carry on a witty conversation =P ah, would love that.</p>
<p>For some reason, there seems to be a lot more smarter girls at my school than boys. Do they just work harder or something? At our NHS induction, there were almost two girls for every boy inducted.</p>
<p>Yeah, girls are smarter than boys overall; however, like the cream of crop still end up being boys amazingly.</p>