Is it unusual if you actually do better relationship wise with women who are smarter than you? (date, girlfriends)

[MichaelOrear]

My own Is above average (124), but unremarkable. In contrast, my
current girlfriends IQ is 146! It turns out that my high
school and college girlfriends, both had IQs in the 140s.

Why do I get along best with women who are more intelligent then I am:

1. Intellectual endeavors are extremely important to me. Whether,
theroretical in the sense of multiple hour long discussions and
reading or implementing ideas in terms of activism and
entrepreneurship.

I discovered that the reason why I actually was most compatiable with
women in the range I mentioned, was the following:

1.We differed not only in terms of degree of intelligence, but type of
intelligence. For instance, my current girlfriend is both heavily
involved in a statewide activism project as well as writing a book
concerning a new theory on how society should be run politically.

My level of intelligence is great at handling facts, manipulating
nuances of arguments, moderate level concept manipulation, logical
research, while she is much better at seeing the big picture of a
theory or project and coming up with innovative strategies and ideas.

2. Since women who are more intelligent then me are often more
assertive and confident, I feel less pressure to have to be the "alpha
male."

3. I enjoy receiving a world class free education and world class
advice without huge consulting fees or tuition.

My questions are:

1. Are there any other men who actually prefer women who are brighter than they are?

2. What level of intelligence do you prefer your mate to be compared to you?

Thanks

[hawaiiancoconut]

Ive dated a few female Einsteins that could not navigate their way around a kitchen so, don't really care about her IQ (or lack thereof) just some good old common sense and communication skills is all I require.

[augiedogie]

IQ is a good thing to have for society in general, but overrated on a personal basis. These very intelligent people often create new things that are a benefit to society in general. They can also make these people quite wealthy. But it doesn't always. And these very high IQ types also tend to lack skills in other areas that end up being a handicap to them. Sometimes simple practical things are a challenge for them.

But overall, for the individual, high IQ isn't that great, and we shouldn't bow down to them like they are god. Other people have great skills on other areas, music, crafting arts, or mechanical ability just to name a few. These skills are just as valuable and just as important to society as a whole. Besides, all these gifts are God given, so if any one should be revered or worshiped, it should be God himself.

[Akonyo]

I've never met anyone IRL that even knows their IQ. So it would be pretty difficult to date based on that.

[SD4020]

Intelligent women are much better. "Low hanging fruit" are too much headache and problematic.

[rego00123]

IQ has never been indicative of what makes a great realtionship in my experience as long as the person has been of average ability

[greenvillebuckeye]

Not sure about doing better with women who are smarter than I, BUT I've always found I do better with women who challenge me intellectually.

[Leisesturm]

Originally Posted by augiedogie

But overall, for the individual, high IQ isn't that great, and we shouldn't bow down to them like they are god. Other people have great skills on other areas, music, crafting arts, or mechanical ability just to name a few. These skills are just as valuable and just as important to society as a whole. Besides, all these gifts are God given, so if any one should be revered or worshiped, it should be God himself.

I guess one has to have enough IQ to recognize the paradox in imagining a high IQ society but without any high IQ individuals. Alrighty then. I went to a specialist High School for very high IQ geniuses. There was a Symphony Orchestra, and numerous other musical ensembles. Every other kind of art medium as well as Wood Working and Automotive. I suppose there are religious intelligent people but there are no religious geniuses. There is no God. There is something unknowable out there, that appears not to need, or want, credit for its efforts (such as they are) on our behalf. But that's another thread (and another forum).

[Leisesturm]

To the topic, I should think it evident that the vast majority of people are partnered with someone rather like themselves with respect to intelligence quotient. Not significantly smarter nor ... erm... dumber. Does this need to be hashed out? Can I stay within TOS and ask why this thread exists?

[ellie]

I think the OP should stick with what works for him.

Recently, I read that intelligence is passed down by a woman's genes more than from the male set. Find a good woman and get busy.