Yes I appreciate it, find it attractive and consider it a gift. However, the way they utilize this gift can be a factor too. I've been around several know-it-alls and "smart asses" for lack of better words, and it can be a turn off. I guess I'm trying to say is they have to have a gracious personality along with it.
I think intelligence is the biggest thing I look for in a potential partner. Holding an incredible conversation over a variety of subject is the biggest aphrodisiac.
I consider myself very intelligent (humble I know), but I also don't try to be a sophisticated over the top and snotty asshole. I am sarcastic and that tends to correlate with higher IQs (still really humble) and as you can tell I am smart ass. I try to be really chill though. I do believe that everyone is intelligent in some area and that can complement a partner if he or she lacks that kind and vice versa
As others have mentioned, egotistical pomposity is not attractive.
So, well-read intelligence tempered with wit, humour and kindness is always sexy.
no one wants to have a conversation with an encyclopedia. being able to interject wit, thoughtfulness and intrigue into a conversation is just as important as intelligence.
an intelligent partner can be a positive, but only as long as they don't patronise or belittle you for not knowing as much as them.
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Intelligence without humility and empathy is as big a turn off as good looks without a coherent thought. I don't have to settle for either, so I don't.
My wife and I are both intellectual types, but neither of us take ourselves or each other too seriously. I love that I can talk to her about all kinds of high theory one minute, and then laugh at a dumb fart joke with her in the next moment.
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I am a sapiosexual, so I am drawn to intelligent people, especially women. But unlike most people, I am never intimidated by anyone's intelligence.
Short answer is yes although I might substitute "well-informed" for "well-read." I think intelligence can be measured in many ways, its not as simple as an IQ score, could be creativity, vision or just a certain thoughtfulness in how they go about their daily lives. For me personally I'm attracted to interesting people who can carry on a conversation about a broad variety of ideas and with a sense of humour. Bonus points for boots with a mid to short skirt or dress.
Of course, it's that opposite thing. While there is more to it than just those three, they are a good starting point. In my opinion.
intelligence is a total turn on for me, even if they are a bot arrogant and only if they can back it up.
heck i can almost think i could have a relation ship with a guy (no sex) if he was intelligent enough.
I think women are attracted to intelligence up to a point. Then it's like, Uh, you're too weird.
An intelligent and witty conversation is always welcome.
I also find that the arrogance, that sometimes goes with those professing to have a good education, leaves quite a bit to be desired.
An educated person will always understand the importance of correct spelling and punctuation.
Pare, Pair, Pear.
Its, It's, Its'.
Wether, Weather, Whether,
To, Too, Two.
Your, You're.
The list goes on.
sa·pi·o·sex·u·al
ˌsāpēōˈsekSH(o͞o)əl/
adjective
1.
(of a person) finding intelligence sexually attractive or arousing.
"I met a PhD student from Germany who told me that he was sapiosexual"
noun
1.
a person who finds intelligence sexually attractive or arousing.
"I'm a sapiosexual and I like to talk"
Imagination and originality rather than intelligence get my juices flowing. Sometimes intelligent guys just don't know how to flirt.
