| The IQ in relationships
Posted: 5/22/2006 1:33:16 PM | * 50% of all people are below average
* 75% of people say they are above average
* 100% of people are average at something
Being two standard deviations above the mean IQ translates into ~135 and is representative of ~0.2% of the population; three SDs above is 155 about 0.006%.
So to all the would be geniuses who put some indication of their IQ on paper for others, you should probably be dating in the MENSA personals and not worry so much about the rest of the lowly stupid people who share the planet with you. | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 2:07:36 PM | I can't believe people pay this dood to tell them this crrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaap!  Silly people! As if the general populations self-esteem isn't low enough, lmao, give us another reason why we're single!!! Lordy, Lordy!! | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 2:08:41 PM | | This isn't the site for hi IQ people to find each other, you're right about that. | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 2:26:38 PM | But this is truly obvious. I mean, let's focus for a sec. Would you really want to hang out with someone you'd have to keep explaining things to? Doesn't it get old after a while? On the other hand, doesn't it suck always having to have someone explain things to you? Doesn't that get old after a while?
1,2,3..DUHHHH.
Of course you should be with people who are similar to you in intelligence. Why stress yourself out? Oh wait, I forgot that some people live for drama.
~Aurora | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 2:42:54 PM | | IQ has nothing to do with it. My IQ is about 40 points higher than my spouse's, and we're fabulous together. We just ... work. Almost never fight, we communicate well, our sex drives match, we're kind to each other, good to each other... and good FOR each other. | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 2:44:42 PM | | Oh, and by the way... I don't have to keep explaining things to my spouse. He's not stupid in any way. We're just good at different things. | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 3:07:49 PM | There is only one true test of intelligence in the real world , Let everything go, Live on the street for a year and see if you can build it all back up. Then you have something.
Too many people seem to think that just having a High IQ means something but does it relate to the real world ?
Does it relate to relationships ?
Okay yes ...it helps.... but I see too many people who spend so much time living behind a facade of given things and open invitations simply because they are "so called" elite to ever have to think for themselves or to ever have to survive anything.
What would be your first course of action if you had nothing ? would you survive ? Show me a smart person over an intelligent one everytime and I'll show you someone who will easily succeed in the people department. | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 3:09:21 PM | | Doesn't it say something if they aren't in the position of being on the street with nothing? | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 3:13:54 PM | | Red flag it's a hypothetical scenerio , would you survive it ? and not in conjecture but if you were actually put into the situation ? Or better yet have been ? | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 3:28:19 PM |
I believe it is very simple to determine if someone is intellectually compatible - just have some conversations with them about suitable topics, and consider their reasoning processes and use of information. Vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills all come into play to some extent. It isn't rocket science, and you don't need to ask their IQ - it will be obvious.
Not necessarily.... My ability to operate is directly proportionate to my comfort level. If I'm very uncomfortable, I'll be clumsy and stumble in stringing together sentences; The reverse is also true.
It should also be noted that iq tests are piss poor ways to measure apptitude. | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 3:46:03 PM | Starting with nothing hardly requires a high IQ score. People have been doing that forever. I was set out with nothing at 15, and did very well. It only takes making friends, getting a place, finding work. None of these are IQ related above about 70 or so.
I think the men and women who design survival courses and who train global operatives in adaptive strategies probably use their hi IQ related abilities in their work. | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 3:51:41 PM | Is it better to date a smart @sshole or a dumb one? I don't know. My only criteria is at least a high-school graduate level intelligence so there's actually something to talk about outside the bedroom other than "Who's getting voted off on Survivor" or whatever.
Does that make me shallow? Hope not. Smart is sexy, as long as they're not obnoxious, condescending, or just plain Bee-itches.
-My two cents  | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 3:51:49 PM | Hi Dr. Latin,
Your explanation of IQ percentiles is accurate, and should be helpful for those confused about determining the IQ of a potential partner. (Namely, that for most people, those within one standard deviation of the 100, there is an excellent chance that anyone they date would be close enough in IQ to be within the +/- 10 parameter mentioned in the string.)
But, since you brought up Mensa personals, I am curious: If someone happened to find MENSA a bit troublesome because the personalities of people who seem to self-select into the group, could you recommend another forum for finding dates of superior intellect? (Whether represented in IQ or otherwise.)
Thanks,
Alaiyo | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 3:58:08 PM | who the hell cares what someones I.Q. is..
I am drawn to brilliant people as much as the next person, but it doesnt mean that if thier I.Q. is close to yours..they are going to have the ability to "knock your socks off", and make you say..WOW!!
That is by far more important in a relationship then the result of an I.Q. test. Well at least it is as far as I am concerned. | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 4:04:05 PM | | Wow a girl from my city on such a topic?Well I do smoke 4-5 ciggaretes a day,do not know what it has to do with my intelligence?You did say that you look for intelligence,didn't you? | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 4:24:11 PM | what happens after u have to put ur socks back on IQ isn't the most important thing in the word but a couple should beable to talk about things and u would be shocked how stupid some people can be at times.
i think beable to get into someones brain is more important then there pants | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 4:34:35 PM | I disagree and not because my IQ is low.....actually it's very high.
I think that experience in life is important as well as similar income and background.....age too within reason.
For Example: What would I find interesting in a LTR with a 25 year old kid with a matching IQ?? Or a millionaire?? Or someone who speaks no English?? | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 4:34:40 PM | Well, I for one am VERY proud of myself, cuz I passed MY IQ test with flying colors.
I got a 68!!!!!! | |
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Posted: 5/22/2006 4:41:56 PM | congratualtions fries!!...I am soo..proud of you!!..
we know you studied for weeks and all those sacrifices that you made like giving up fast food and strip clubs...finally paid off!!
whats next for you fries?? | |
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Posted: 5/23/2006 10:32:42 AM |
Not necessarily.... My ability to operate is directly proportionate to my comfort level. If I'm very uncomfortable, I'll be clumsy and stumble in stringing together sentences; The reverse is also true.
Well my ability is directly proportionate to my blood/alcohol level.
The more I drink the more brilliant I am!! | |
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Posted: 5/23/2006 12:46:10 PM | | IQ is too judgemental and full of bias to mean anything. One can be book smart but also be an absolute dunce when it comes to mechancial things like fixing the brakes, putting new windows in, etc. or one could be good at mechancial things but struggle to write and read. Everyone's mind works differently so I don't put much value in an IQ score. | |
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Posted: 5/23/2006 12:50:35 PM | Any hot chicks with 140 IQ's? Care to split some atoms this weekend?
The truly brilliant tend to be very down to earth. I guess they were smart enough to learn that life is much better if you get along with everyone.
Many intelligent women use the excuse that their intellect intimidates men thus the reason they cannot get a date. Such denial. Look at the real reason men aren't interested. You're smart you'll figure it out. | |
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