Does somebody have to be on the same intellectual level as you?

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To have anything beyond a romantic relationship with them? So guys, let's pretend you're a genius and I mean a real, fucking, genius - not like she's a bimbo or anything, but would a girl with slightly above average intelligence who you're able to talk to hold your interest? What about women, if you knew a guy who wasn't exactly a fucking Einstein but he's sort of cute and you're able to talk, do you think you'd work out?

Because I'm slightly fond of a person who is far, FAR smarter than me in many fields. I'm afraid I'm not "good enough" though, because although I'm interested in those topics, I really never went above and beyond to further learn about most.

D'ya think it'd be possible? Or do math and science geeks jack off to equations together? (No offense given, just one of my horrible attempts at being snarky)

Yes, it matters. 8
As long as their IQ is above 70. 3
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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    For me personally, I value certain components of intelligence rather than intelligence for intelligence sake. Things like open-mindedness, ability to learn, adapt and appreciate. It's not about knowledge or IQ, more about outlook.

    An example would be if I went to an art gallery with a girlfriend. Let's say neither of us knew anything at all about any of the paintings and little about art in general. If she said, "I hate art. I'm bored" before we got through the front door, that'd be a real turn-off. If she said, "I didn't like or understand most of them, but there were a couple I quite liked", that'd be just fine because she's approached it with an open mind and given it a chance.

    I'm not tying intelligence and open-mindedness together, by the way. I know some very intelligent people who are entirely closed-minded. But I would say that intelligence can flow from people being open to things and from questioning rather than presuming.

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  • squeallikeasacofpigs
    11 years ago

    Personally, any bird I might consider taking home, MUST be as intelligent as me. I can't stand stupid people. Plus if she's intelligent she's probably got a good job, good money and more importantly a good social background. Bachelors degree or above is the requirement.

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  • dom180
    11 years ago

    I find intelligence a very attractive thing, but it's not a deal-breaker even if the other person is far more or far less intelligent than I am. Qualities like kindness and open-mindedness and a level of maturity are just as important to me as intelligence is, and that's not even considering physical attractiveness :P

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    It does matter. I won't go into it as my fiancé could stalk me and read my comments but I will say that it is an important factor to ones happiness. As long as you both get along then it should be fine

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