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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/5/2005 8:26:37 AM | | In my honest opinion I think that some women are afraid of intelligent men as there are some men who fear intelligent women. However we as human beings live in a culture of fear, doubt, and ultimate negativity. In my travels I've met many people from all walks of life as I'm sure most people have to some degree, but the one thing that brings us all together is our loneliness and how we can find acceptance from others either intimately or otherwise. I've been on this site for a hot minute now and I've gotten all kinds of remarks as in regards to myself and how others view me. Some say I think I'm too good for others. Some say I'm just trying to get laid, or attention and the best way for me to do so is to start ruffles and misperception. My final thought on what makes people click is just this...who cares! In my opinion people are just strange including myself. Full of contradictions and hipocracies, but it doesn't mean that we are not capable of having fun. My problem is that I'm looking for certain types of people to connect with instead of realizing that I can connect with anyone if I wish to do so because I want to know them. It doesn't matter if they are smarter than I am or if they are more attractive or what ever the case may be. It all boils down to are you happy with knowing a person? Do you want to over-look their shortcomings and your own, just to understand where they are in life and whatnot. I may be a rambling idiot which I've been called on here before, but I firmly believe that in the end the only thing that matters is that you find happiness with whomever you choose to associate with. | |
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/5/2005 12:42:54 PM | That's funny. Hat and other sizes all the same. To me that kinda refers to some small towns I know. But yeh we all make choices in our lives, like where to live, whom to play with, and when to play.
My opinion is different on this. Intelligence has a wide applicability. A smart cowboy would be one who while not being able to earn a large wage, might have lots of free time, especially in the winter when they are just feeding cows hay and repairing and maintaining equipment. The same with loggers who spend breakup doing nothing much.
One buddy is a grain farmer and he goes diving in the tropics in the winter months. In the summer he might work 16 hours per day, and sometimes he guides in the northern forest, takes guys out fishing. His 'girlfriend' lives in the nearest city. They see each other when they have the time. He looks after his elderly mom on the farm.
I think it is a sign of true intelligence to use one's free time as wisely and as productively as possible. Thus the person who is left with time has the choice to learn a language, play a musical instrument, read literature, become cuisine cook, and create art. What ever. There are instances where 'hydrochepalics' have obtained PH. D., persons with physical handicaps free climb rocks.
I know because I got my last degree studying in my spare time. I have forgotten most of the time that I have a post graduate degree, because now I am studying other subjects and broadening my skills to include home renovations, mechanics, parenting, et cetera. Will I ever get to use my graduate degree? I hope one day to get going on this. I have a business plan which was accepted by an Italian bank...but no time. Should I delegate? Should I consult? I should wait until young son gets into school.
Now the issue is finding the time to keep up with all the interesting things life has to offer. I want to start travelling again, but have not had much time recently. Going out and finding someone to do activities with is about all I can do [go skiing, or hiking, for a day or weekend]. I have not even had enough time to do this yet.
I sign of an intelligent person is one who is happy and learning as they go. Yo soy por supuesto tu amigo.
chao
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/5/2005 5:09:36 PM | Hi. I am legally a "genius" by the technical definition-- my IQ is in the top 1% of 1% in fact. I know IQ doesn't matter, but i only share it only to make myself credible. A few women have told me that my intelligence is intimidating.
But I think MOST women are completely oblivious to intelligence. THeir threshold for detecting intelligence is so low that they think any sober guy (speaking complete sentences) is intelligent. Some bright women notice it and they love it. But they are few, and even then, intelligence is only perceptible after a few minutes of conversation.
The supermodels (guys & girls) can post a (softcore) pic to advertise their looks--- but a genius must tread carefully to market his quality without coming off like an arrogant prick. Read my personal ad and see if i succeeded. I guess i need a photo. I'm not ugly.
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Eccentric, you may not be as brilliant as you suppose. Your writing has quite a few consistent errors-- for example, using "then" instead of "than", using plural instead of possessive, etc. | |
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/5/2005 5:41:55 PM | You may have raw intelligence riboflavin but you lack experience. That will teach you that everyone is great at something you just have to see it.
Having a nice shiny tool in the toolbox means nothing if you don't use it. Seeing an intelligent good looking woman accomplish by using the her gifts, MMMM now that is sexy. I assume that its the same for women looking at men. They would be more attracted to a man that uses his gifts rather than one that hides behind them. | |
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Posted: 2/5/2005 7:25:15 PM | first off riboflavin if you had read my other as you said, then you would noticed that I don't care about writing as this is not a professional atmosphere. second, on that point I have spent the last ten years travelling the countryside and writing poetry, intentionaly braking away from any "standard" language, spelling, or otherwise. poetry in essence is manipulation of those said rules, often times out right breaking them in order to convey emotion, so you're my writing isn't the best, and sometimes I get caught up in emotions and I type too fast ignoring all rules.
and it really doesn't matter to me whether you think that I am intelligent or not, also I have never claimed to be genius by any means but that does not mean that I am not intelligent and that haven't met women that have trouble with it.
for all of the intelligence that you claim to have you still caught up in details that really had nothing to do with the original question. i just think that a genius could be a little more creative, somebody else at least attacked what he assumed was my psychological state based on this thead.
intelligence means nothing if you can only think in a straight line. | |
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/6/2005 9:50:30 AM | lol...shiny tools are happy tools!
being on the "same page" answers a whole lot
intelligence...ok, take 3 tests...you both A+ the same one, he gets an A on one she fails, she gets an A on one he fails...what does that say? (the tests may be paper...or actual life experience trials) whatever the case may be, you have a better shot the more you have in common.
And happy tools are great, but can they build anything? (For some reason,having more of "anything" isn't good for intimidation purposes, if you flaunt something, it probably will eventually make you look like a superficial ass) and searching for reasons why some situation didn't work, is just self- mutilating in my opinion.
but anywayz...talking about tools is so much more fun than my above paragraphs!
It's a whole lotta fun watching a man shine his tool. It shows pride, and devotion, let alone a hearty work ethic! (lol)- ok, admittedly, I have the "envy"... "rock on" | |
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/6/2005 9:58:17 AM | | So you are saying that by even asking this question for this thread only serves to torture myself over a situation that probably wasn't meant to last anyway. That makes sense, I have tendency to spend too much time thinking about things. This lead me to overanalyzing to the point of the issue becoming completely unrecognizable. | |
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/6/2005 10:31:45 AM | ECCENTRIC,....I HAVE A QUESTION....DO THE LADYS YOU DATE,...ARE THEY NAMED BAMBI?CAUSE YOUR NOT THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT BULB MY FRIEND.YOUR LIKE THE GUY THAT WORKS AT THE LOCAL CAR WASH,WHO RECITES SHAKESPEAR AND SOLVES MATHS PROBLEMS WHILE HE IS WASHING MY CAR.FROM MY UNDERSTANDING,YOUR the 'get WHAT YOU SEE' see what you get" type a guy...but the ladys they see,and you dont get.for heavens sake clean your self up man!!!your a grub with high self esteem.  LADYS,IF ECCENTRIC SHOWED UP ON YOUR DOOR STEP,WOULD YOU CALL THE POLICE?HE LOOKS FRESH OUT OF CHARLES MANSONS FARM,OR ESCAPED FROM A NUT HOUSE.IF I SEEN ECCENTRIC ROAMING AROUND MY AREA,I WOULD CALL THE POLICE,I WOULD CALL MCGRUFF THE CRIME DOG. | |
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/6/2005 10:59:41 AM | scooby....(lol).....what's up guy? having a bad day?
ok...well, I over analyze things too, and it really drives me nutz. but maybe scooby thinks I'm a booby too, just a lazy ugly slob that doesn't have a clue. I would go cry about it, but I think I need to think about it a lil onger........
in case you all don't know, I'm being silly for the sake of it...no offense, OK?
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/6/2005 11:21:28 AM | honestly, I think that scooby spends all day finding ways to attack people because he himself has a low self-esteem. All he can come up with is insult with no intelligent argument to go with it, I bet he was class clown that used these things to get attention.
I don't generally resort to this kind of comment as I believe that it serves very little purpose except to waste time on things that have no consequence to my life, but in this case I felt that it was necassery. I've taken alot of attacks from various people in this thread and I think that for the most part I have been able to remain mature but...nany,nany,boo-boo I smarter than you. | |
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/6/2005 11:49:17 AM | I know y'all here a 'mensa' grads, but are we all smart enough to give each other a break? Everybodies' good a sumpthin', I'm just lookin for a guy that knows how to work AND scew. I get my 'conversations' with friends anytime.... | |
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/6/2005 12:44:02 PM | Several here have made good points.
Philosophy Rook, you're right that 'experience' means more than raw intelligence. I'm working on that; i'm trying to master a musical instrument, i've moved around the country, and i'm finishing law school on scholarship. I'm trying to apply myself to accomplish something. I even joined this website for social "experience".
Salamander really has the answer here, in my opinion. Most women don't care that much about intelligence. It's just not a priority. And truly, it shouldn't trump things like physical chemistry and mutual respect. But my intelligence doesn't prevent me from being an incredible lover or a trusted friend. It just means i have a lot to offer if she craves stimulating conversation with her lover about ANYTHING.
I think the answer to this thread's question is that most women don't notice or care about intelligence, but they notice arrogance instantly and it turns them off. | |
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/6/2005 12:56:44 PM | well aside from opinions, studies show we all tend to gravitate towards mates with similar intelligence
the same goes for looks, generally speaking
unless there is some way to accomodate a significant difference, the effect of one on self-image and outlook is too different for things to fall neatly in place
intimidation isn't what happens. it's more just discord | |
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| Are women intimidated by men that are more intelligent then them
Posted: 2/6/2005 5:31:29 PM | Well put, dimbulb (you are definitely not DIM)
I DO notice intelliengence, and am attracted to it.......but at the same time abhor arrogance in anyone. I don't want to feel superior to anyone intellectually, but neither do I want to feel patronized or condescended to.
If it counts for anything, my SAT scores qualify me for MENSA and then some.......but I'm the chick you see driving down the street with the purse on top of her car. I'd happily trade in 50 IQ points to not be so "scattered". | |
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