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would you mind dating someone who is less intelligent than you?

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Similarly to you, I kind of espect the woman to be less intelligent than myself. So, therefore, yes, I would date someone who is under my intelligent, but certainly not someone with the intellect of a dry brick.
 
I am so smart that the probability of meeting someone that is my intellectual equal are slim to none so I don't have much of a choice 😀

ego++
 
Originally posted by: JParker001
Similarly to you, I kind of espect the woman to be less intelligent than myself. So, therefore, yes, I would date someone who is under my intelligent, but certainly not someone with the intellect of a dry brick.
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But a wet brick is okay, correct?
 
Originally posted by: JParker001
Similarly to you, I kind of espect the woman to be less intelligent than myself. So, therefore, yes, I would date someone who is under my intelligent, but certainly not someone with the intellect of a dry brick.
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Finding someone lower than you will be quite the task.
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: JParker001
Similarly to you, I kind of espect the woman to be less intelligent than myself. So, therefore, yes, I would date someone who is under my intelligent, but certainly not someone with the intellect of a dry brick.
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Finding someone lower than you will be quite the task.
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The solution is simple. Wet bricks need only apply!
 
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: JParker001
Similarly to you, I kind of espect the woman to be less intelligent than myself. So, therefore, yes, I would date someone who is under my intelligent, but certainly not someone with the intellect of a dry brick.
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Finding someone lower than you will be quite the task.
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The solution is simple. Wet bricks need only apply!
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😕 I thought wet bricks were smarter than dry bricks. We must take this to ATOT! I demand a poll!
 
Around my level would be perfect. A bit below wouldn't hurt but I'd need at least a University degree to even consider being serious with her.
 
Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Around my level would be perfect. A bit below wouldn't hurt but I'd need at least a University degree to even consider being serious with her.
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What if she's a genius that's twice as smart as you, but has no degree?
 
Originally posted by: loki8481
keyword: dating.

yeah, I'd mind. I couldn't imagine having a long term relationship with someone who I had nothing to talk about with.

being able to debate sociopolitical issues or literary interpertations = sexy 🙂
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Interpretations, perhaps? 😉

I absolutely cannot be with someone (because I would be dating with hopes of a long term relationship) that is not at or above the level I am when it comes to smarts - book smarts, street smarts, common sense, etc.

Unfortunately, the very few people I know that fit in that classification would probably think that they would be stooping down to my level, and that it would thus not "work out".

That said, I don't know how well I could handle being with someone that is exponentially smarter than I am - and that likes to show it. I would more than likely be so jealous of the person that I wouldn't be able to enjoy him as he is, and for who he is.

Yeah, I've thought about this before, can you tell? 😉

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I'm of the opinion, however, that a college degree means absolutely nothing other than that you've managed to please the correct people at the correct time. I know *way too many* people that have college degrees and can't find their arse from a hole in the ground... and I know many people without college degrees that are among the smartest people I've ever met.
 
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Around my level would be perfect. A bit below wouldn't hurt but I'd need at least a University degree to even consider being serious with her.
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What if she's a genius that's twice as smart as you, but has no degree?
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She would have to prove to me that she is indeed a genius by getting a degree.
 
I don't mind if she's not as knowledgeable, logical, or quick-witted as I am (I'm more modest than I sound 😛) but she can't be severely lacking in the mental powers department.
 
Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Around my level would be perfect. A bit below wouldn't hurt but I'd need at least a University degree to even consider being serious with her.
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What if she's a genius that's twice as smart as you, but has no degree?
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She would have to prove to me that she is indeed a genius by getting a degree.
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If she was that smart and good looking, why would she date you? She'd probably be choosing to date someone else who is already rich and her future assured.

Here's the way I look at it: if there was a woman that was hot as hell and smarter than me, why would she want me? That's like choosing to date a moviestar. Sure, she has the looks and the brains, but why would she date a common person instead of a rich, handsome, famous actor?

You can't have everything and expect them to still want you.
 
Originally posted by: Howard
I don't mind if she's not as knowledgeable, logical, or quick-witted as I am (I'm more modest than I sound 😛) but she can't be severely lacking in the mental powers department.
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I agree completely.
 
1) as a rule, there's too much disease out there for the "hit it and quit it"
2) the girls I've dated that are on my level or higher tend to be too narsasitc to depend on or fully trust
3) the girls I've dated that aren't on my level tend to be too incapiable of understanding reason to feel safe depending on or fully trusting
 
Originally posted by: acemcmac

2) the girls I've dated that are on my level or higher tend to be too narsasitc to depend on or fully trust
3) the girls I've dated that aren't on my level tend to be too incapiable of understanding reason to feel safe depending on or fully trusting
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Wow, that pretty much cancels out every woman, doesn't it? There are good women out there, but they're not 18-25 years old.
 
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: L3p3rM355i4h
Originally posted by: moshquerade
from my perspective, the guy has to be on my level or even above it. (no wisecracks, please 😛)

but really, i want him to be sharp. i can't be with someone who is a duh.
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It depends. ATOT isn't really the place to get one of these answers, 'cause everyone here either thinks they're smarter than the average bear, or actually is.

How smart are you, BTW, mosh? 😉
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i can hold my own.
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LOL.
 
I found that most women my age are too stupid and erratic to date. That's why I picked someone 5 years older than me.
 
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Around my level would be perfect. A bit below wouldn't hurt but I'd need at least a University degree to even consider being serious with her.
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What if she's a genius that's twice as smart as you, but has no degree?
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She would have to prove to me that she is indeed a genius by getting a degree.
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If she was that smart and good looking, why would she date you? She'd probably be choosing to date someone else who is already rich and her future assured.

Here's the way I look at it: if there was a woman that was hot as hell and smarter than me, why would she want me? That's like choosing to date a moviestar. Sure, she has the looks and the brains, but why would she date a common person instead of a rich, handsome, famous actor?

You can't have everything and expect them to still want you.
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Indian girl + Arranged marriage = Profit?

Just kidding of course.

You do make a valid point, but I hope to become rich (hopefully) at some point in the future so I guess that should up my chances a bit.

:beer: Here's to hoping.
 
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
I found that most women my age are too stupid and erratic to date. That's why I picked someone 5 years older than me.
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Translation: Can't get any a** from the fresh ones so I had to try something else.
 
Originally posted by: hypn0tik
She would have to prove to me that she is indeed a genius by getting a degree.
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Genius = Getting Degree? If I had a sense of humor, I'd still be laughing about that one.


And for the record, overall intelligence doesn't make someone dateable or non-dateable. Would I be willing? If I weren't married, why not.


 
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