Are smart people attractive?
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Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. Looks and personality are probably the two main thins we look out for in a partner, but being intelligent, to me at least, is just as important - I couldn't bring myself to go out with some air-head, not for any amount of time anyway.
Of course there are the extremes: the stereotypical geek - spotty, with inch-thick glasses, etc. - and at the other end there are the bimbos (male too) who think looks, if they have them, are enough to get by, and that brains aren't a necessity. (Of course those are both huge generalisations and of course not always the case - it's more common opinion.) Those two examples are what a lot of people would find "turn offs" so you could almost argue that the extremes (inre brains) are turn offs and so brains aren't attractive. But of course thats utter nonsense. I think its a case of stereotypes that, in this case, aren't attractive qualities although in reality we do want to date intelligent people.
Overall brains are attractive - to me, anyway - it's the stereotypes we create that aren't. On the other hand if you don't have a massive IQ (not that I do) then someone with a lesser IQ would be equally attractive as a smart person. This brings me back to my very frist sentence: Beauty, in all it forms, are in the eye of the beholder; its all subjective.
P.s. Don't expect, if you quote me, to get a reply anytime soon as India hasn't got the wealth of internet connections that Western countries do. If you do want to quote this I will reply, it'll just take more time.
Of course there are the extremes: the stereotypical geek - spotty, with inch-thick glasses, etc. - and at the other end there are the bimbos (male too) who think looks, if they have them, are enough to get by, and that brains aren't a necessity. (Of course those are both huge generalisations and of course not always the case - it's more common opinion.) Those two examples are what a lot of people would find "turn offs" so you could almost argue that the extremes (inre brains) are turn offs and so brains aren't attractive. But of course thats utter nonsense. I think its a case of stereotypes that, in this case, aren't attractive qualities although in reality we do want to date intelligent people.
Overall brains are attractive - to me, anyway - it's the stereotypes we create that aren't. On the other hand if you don't have a massive IQ (not that I do) then someone with a lesser IQ would be equally attractive as a smart person. This brings me back to my very frist sentence: Beauty, in all it forms, are in the eye of the beholder; its all subjective.
P.s. Don't expect, if you quote me, to get a reply anytime soon as India hasn't got the wealth of internet connections that Western countries do. If you do want to quote this I will reply, it'll just take more time.
Isn't that technically a +2 Vorpal Longsword since the vorpal mod is +5 on its own? ~wink-wink~Michael_McCloud said:
Not if they are hideous to look at. Intelligence can only make up for so much.
Hehe, the beginning of this post reminds me of me. I was at this school that you live at for a year, and I became known as Curly because of my big curly hair, and sometimes a couple of girls would walk up to me and ask me to say a "Curly word", and I didn't know what the hell to say, as I just used my normal vocabulary all the time. Some people also told me they were kinda annoyed at me, because they felt that they needed a dictionary to talk to me. I think I dumbed down my speech a bit after that.Silvertongue said:
Smartness is an essential attribute for any girl I'm going to associate with on any level.
It doesn't matter if you're having sex all day, even in a casual relationship you're still going to be spending more time talking to each other than doing anything else. So being able to relate to that person and have a decent intelligent conversation is absolutely essential.
It doesn't matter if you're having sex all day, even in a casual relationship you're still going to be spending more time talking to each other than doing anything else. So being able to relate to that person and have a decent intelligent conversation is absolutely essential.
depends. If a smart girl is just an arrogant twat at the same time, then I would find them unattractive, even if she looks physically pleasant.
However, I do have friends who are genius' and very pleasant company to be with at the same time, even though they are not the most physically attractive people I know (their not REALLY ugly, their just not glamour model like). If I'm honest, I wouldn't mind going out with a person like that
However, I do have friends who are genius' and very pleasant company to be with at the same time, even though they are not the most physically attractive people I know (their not REALLY ugly, their just not glamour model like). If I'm honest, I wouldn't mind going out with a person like that
I prefer smart people, mostly because I like being able to talk how I usually do ABOUT what I usually do, and I need smart people to do that.
Also, idiocy and stupidity shit me up wall, so yes. Smart people are definitely more attractive than those with lesser minds.
Also, idiocy and stupidity shit me up wall, so yes. Smart people are definitely more attractive than those with lesser minds.
An intellect on your level is likely to make an attractive person seem more attractive, but it won't immediately turn an unattractive person good-looking.
Unless you already find someone physically appealing, being intelligent isn't going to change much. You'll be more likely to befriend someone of similar intellect, but it won't change how you view them on a physical level.
People are shallow creatures. Intelligence is a perk. Not a basis.
So, uh, basicly, what several other people have said, only in different words.
Plus an added hint of bitterness.
Unless you already find someone physically appealing, being intelligent isn't going to change much. You'll be more likely to befriend someone of similar intellect, but it won't change how you view them on a physical level.
People are shallow creatures. Intelligence is a perk. Not a basis.
So, uh, basicly, what several other people have said, only in different words.
Plus an added hint of bitterness.
Reeeeally smart geeky people aren't that attractive IMO but stupid people are just the worst thing in the world. I wouldn't go out with a girl who never finished high school... in fact I probably wouldn't go out with a girl who never went to college. But I also wouldn't be into a girl who was much smarter than me. My first girlfriend was thick as shit and it was really irritating
Depends on what kind of smart and what comes with it, so as usual it's a magical mix and the fabled chemistry. But in general intelligence can be attractive, yes.
I'd personally prefer the every-day genius that just generally THINK about the stuff he does. On the other end of the smart scale are the knowledgeable "random useless fact guy" and isolated mathematician.
I'd personally prefer the every-day genius that just generally THINK about the stuff he does. On the other end of the smart scale are the knowledgeable "random useless fact guy" and isolated mathematician.
Nah, they don't have to be exactly nerdy/geeky (points if they can geek out a bit when they want to though). I'm also not saying that if they're exceptionally good looking then they can't count as smart (I wouldn't go out with someone who actually looked bad, but that's about my only standard for appearance. I prefer intelligence and personality.) You're lucky. She's smart, funny, and good looking.obliterate said:
In a sense unintelligent people are not attractive and annoy me(not being an elitist but you kinda know what I am trying to say when I say it I probably am not putting it well).
But everyone needs to have a certain amount of attraction. No one expects perfection but they don't want the family dog either(yes I know that sounds mean but it is true).
But everyone needs to have a certain amount of attraction. No one expects perfection but they don't want the family dog either(yes I know that sounds mean but it is true).
