How attractive is intelligence?

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:49 pm

Do you find intelligent women or men attractive in a dating sence even if they are visually offensive to you?

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:56 pm

Yes intelligence is an attribute that I find attractive, along with a sense of humour. I've had a thing for such women in the past, although not really my type physically.

Its strange what makes women attractive to men. Its not always stunning good looks. I have, many times, sat opposite a woman on the train who might be described as a "plain Jane" but who I found immensly attracted too. I have also seen,supposedly stunningly attractive women, who left me cold.

Like Jordan aka Katie Price. She leaves me cold....Ugh ! Does absolutely nothing for me at all

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:08 pm

There has to be a happy medium. I don't want to date a babbling idiot but I don't want a woman who is so smart she seems to be smirking at me. I hate smirkers. One smirk and I'm outa there. If you go out with me, NO SMIRKING.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:15 pm

buttercup;1200899 wrote: Do you find intelligent women or men attractive in a dating sence even if they are visually offensive to you?

Not on its own - there's so much more that goes into the personality.

There needs to be a balance between the physical, the mental and the emotional and I'm not convinced that any two of them can overcome a total lack of the third, if you find the physical totally revolting then I think any relationship is doomed but the same applies to the other two legs of the tripod.

Victoria · Post by **Victoria** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:34 pm

Intelligence is nice but not when it becomes intellectual snobbery, thats a huge turn off.

Im married so not dating, but I think even the plainest person can light up when in a good conversation and even the prettiest can look like a stuffed sock when they show no spark at all.

I wouldnt say Id date quasimodo but generally speaking personality and intelligence win out over looks for me.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:44 am

Snowfire;1200907 wrote: Yes intelligence is an attribute that I find attractive, along with a sense of humour. I've had a thing for such women in the past, although not really my type physically.

Its strange what makes women attractive to men. Its not always stunning good looks. I have, many times, sat opposite a woman on the train who might be described as a "plain Jane" but who I found immensly attracted too. I have also seen,supposedly stunningly attractive women, who left me cold.

Like Jordan aka Katie Price. She leaves me cold....Ugh ! Does absolutely nothing for me at all

i agree 100%

i can talk to a real stunner and if she is up herself that leaves me cold but i can talk to a plain jane and can be mesmerized by your humour and kindness

i mean i would be if i was not totally in love with the most beautiful funny and kind suzy :-3:-3:sneaky:

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:25 am

Bryn Mawr;1200925 wrote: Not on its own - there's so much more that goes into the personality.

There needs to be a balance between the physical, the mental and the emotional and I'm not convinced that any two of them can overcome a total lack of the third, if you find the physical totally revolting then I think any relationship is doomed but the same applies to the other two legs of the tripod.
I agree somewhat except the tripod thing. Three legged women don't do it for me, come to think of it cyclops are out of the picture also.:yh_rotfl

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:42 pm

YZGI;1201265 wrote: I agree somewhat except the tripod thing. Three legged women don't do it for me, come to think of it cyclops are out of the picture also.:yh_rotfl

What about three legged men, though? I've heard that some women find that tripod thing rather attractive on men... but I dunno'. :wah:

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:48 am

G-man;1201445 wrote: What about three legged men, though? I've heard that some women find that tripod thing rather attractive on men... but I dunno'. :wah:
You've been chatting with Floppy again haven't you?:D

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:58 am

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:43 am

buttercup;1200899 wrote: Do you find intelligent women or men attractive in a dating sence even if they are visually offensive to you?

I know what youre getting at so Im not going to scold you but for me personally the words visually offensive are unattractive. When I see someone that may have difficulties because of visual appearances it breaks my heart to imagine what cruelties they may have suffered.

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:08 am

But visual beauty is in the eye of the beholder surely? What's attractive to one may be visually offensive to another.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:20 am

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:23 am

Clearly those two will be visually offensive to many, Ygzi will be along in a sec to declare his disgust.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:24 am

buttercup;1201851 wrote: Clearly those two will be visually offensive to many, Ygzi will be along in a sec to declare his disgust.
You're right , the one on the left may be a little tall for me.:yh_rotfl

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:29 am

Intelligence is VERY attractive, like a magnet, running neck & neck with humor & wit

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:49 am

buttercup;1201840 wrote: But visual beauty is in the eye of the beholder surely? What's attractive to one may be visually offensive to another.

Yes sure but the point is and Im speaking strictly for myself I dont generally find people visually offensive.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:57 pm

Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder.

An example is below. Remember the TV show, "The Beverly Hillbillies"? This actress was very intelligent and considered by some to be "homely." But if you read the article from Wikipedia about her, she did not lack for male companionship during her single days.

Nancy Kulp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

She is the lady on the right on the cover of TV Guide.

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YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:25 pm

along-for-the-ride;1201980 wrote: Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder.

An example is below. Remember the TV show, "The Beverly Hillbillies"? This actress was very intelligent and considered by some to be "homely." But if you read the article from Wikipedia about her, she did not lack for male companionship during her single days.

Nancy Kulp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

She is the lady on the right on the cover of TV Guide.
Miss Hathaway was hot..But Granny, now there was a woman who could flick your fiddle.:yh_rotfl

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:54 pm

buttercup;1200899 wrote: Do you find intelligent women or men attractive in a dating sence even if they are visually offensive to you?

No. The reverse is also true.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:57 pm

YZGI;1201984 wrote: Miss Hathaway was hot..But Granny, now there was a woman who could flick your fiddle.:yh_rotfl

cello granny ,many a fine tune is played on an old fiddle ...straddlevarious i do believe

:D

coraven · Post by **coraven** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:37 pm

Intelligence is really important to me. A person can be ok looking, but if they're smart (of course they must also get along with me) they are much more attractive. If I see someone who initially looks attractive and they open their mouth to reveal they're not intelligent, I would lose attraction for them.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:54 pm

coraven;1202042 wrote: Intelligence is really important to me. A person can be ok looking, but if they're smart (of course they must also get along with me) they are much more attractive. If I see someone who initially looks attractive and they open their mouth to reveal they're not intelligent, I would lose attraction for them.

Well for some of us stupidity is genetic so WHATEVER !

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:10 am

Nomad;1202059 wrote: Well for some of us stupidity is genetic so WHATEVER !

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl talk to the hand nommie