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Post by tom on Sept 17, 2009 4:58:24 GMT -8
I agree, but I don't really take qualifications as a sign of intellect, or rather the sort of intellect which necessarily interests me. I do, however, tend to find someone more (or less, depending on how it goes) attractive after a conversation with them.
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Post by Former Member on Sept 17, 2009 5:10:12 GMT -8
Intelligence + the ability to play an instrument [preferably the guitar] = swoon Does a bass count? Uhmmm, I'd rather he played lead [if that's what it's called]. It would be a bonus if he could sing too lol.
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Post by Former Member on Sept 17, 2009 5:16:48 GMT -8
I like how everyone is eager to proclaim their love of intelligence, yet I'm sure half would be significantly more cautious when describing how important physical looks are to you, despite both being 'God-given' things. I wouldn't say intelligence is necessarily a God given thing, I would say it's a learned thing too.
Looks aren't that important to me. A relationship is far more likely to last if it's based on compatibility, rather than how attractive the other person is.
Beauty is subjective in any case.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Sept 17, 2009 5:48:49 GMT -8
I like how everyone is eager to proclaim their love of intelligence, yet I'm sure half would be significantly more cautious when describing how important physical looks are to you, despite both being 'God-given' things. I am going to say that I have to be physically attracted to the person too. Intellect alone is not going to win me over, although it can entice me. If there is no physical and mental bond, it's hard to be with someone.
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Post by pawl on Sept 17, 2009 6:26:43 GMT -8
Oops, I guess it is a bit confusing. Wewt said what I mean to say. Oh yes, and I am a guy.lol Yeah, I'm good at decyphering. XD Meh, 50/50 chance of being wrong, lol! Maybe go to your profile and update that so we will know for next time. XD I think Zephyr's point was that he claimed arrogance was a turn-off, after displaying arrogance himself. =P
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Post by brokenmalice on Sept 17, 2009 6:36:38 GMT -8
Intelligence, at least some base level, is something I look for in everyone, not just people I'm interested in. I mean, I don't go looking to befriend MENSA members or anything, but I don't want all you talk about to be shows on MTV or anything.
In people I'm interested in, intellect is more important than looks, but for me, at least, looks are pretty important too. I mean, if I'm not physically attracted to a person, then we'd be better off as friends (which I'm not averse to).
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Post by Vicky on Sept 17, 2009 8:36:34 GMT -8
Yeah, I need someone sort of at least able to hold a conversation.
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Post by Minime on Sept 17, 2009 8:48:03 GMT -8
I like someone who's intelligent. But I also like someone who has a sense of humour. Someone who is good to my friends and family. Someone that is fairly content with who they are.
I enjoy having interesting and stimulating conversations, yes. But as long as I enjoy their company and I get along with them, that is fine by me. To boot, I'm not particularly clever myself, so maybe it's for the best...
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Post by daniel on Sept 17, 2009 11:10:54 GMT -8
I like how everyone is eager to proclaim their love of intelligence, yet I'm sure half would be significantly more cautious when describing how important physical looks are to you, despite both being 'God-given' things. I guess I'll be honest, looks are important to me (though my "type" is of the more nerd cute variety than the airbrushed hollywood type). If physical attraction isn't there it doesn't matter how intelligent the girl might be. Conversely, if she's brain-dead I wouldn't be attracted to the most physically beautiful girl. Lack of intelligence is a pretty big turn off for me, so if that's not there it's a non-starter.
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Post by winter weezland on Sept 17, 2009 12:06:41 GMT -8
Personally, I find big boobs to be attractive...
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Post by Hero on Sept 17, 2009 12:53:23 GMT -8
^ This, I'm an Art Major, so.... y hi there
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Post by Mara on Sept 17, 2009 14:08:54 GMT -8
Yeah, I agree. It's one of many factors.
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Post by ♦ Blossoms ♦ on Sept 17, 2009 16:56:50 GMT -8
Yeah, I think intelligence is attractive. I think it's even more attractive though when someone who is intelligent doesn't rub it in my face and can still talk to me as an equal. I'm not dumb, but I'm not exactly what people would call highly intellectual. I'm not going to hide the fact that I'm not particularly bright. What makes me feel lucky is the fact that my boyfriend, who is ridiculously smart, doesn't treat me any different than someone who is more intelligent than me. We have a lot of good conversations, though maybe not at the intellectual level they could be. Maybe what makes him okay with being with me is that I ask when I don't understand something.
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Post by Less.Than.Three. on Sept 17, 2009 19:59:27 GMT -8
I like how everyone is eager to proclaim their love of intelligence, yet I'm sure half would be significantly more cautious when describing how important physical looks are to you, despite both being 'God-given' things. Looks are important to me, and I don't think it's as shallow as people would make it out to be. But with that said, I've been attracted (emotionally) to people who aren't necessarily physically attracted, and wouldn't have found that an issue. Like I totally have a crush on one of my former teachers, who's like 30 years older than me and not particularly hot, but he's amazingly smart and enthusiastic about what he does. Soooo I guess both are preferable. >_>
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Post by Tommy Huynh on Sept 17, 2009 20:07:13 GMT -8
I like how everyone is eager to proclaim their love of intelligence, yet I'm sure half would be significantly more cautious when describing how important physical looks are to you, despite both being 'God-given' things. Looks are important to me, and I don't think it's as shallow as people would make it out to be. But with that said, I've been attracted (emotionally) to people who aren't necessarily physically attracted, and wouldn't have found that an issue. Like I totally have a crush on one of my former teachers, who's like 30 years older than me and not particularly hot, but he's amazingly smart and enthusiastic about what he does. Soooo I guess both are preferable. >_> I know this is a must for you though.
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