A formerly anon blogger, trying to make it honest
Ah, a breath of fresh air. I couldn’t agree more with this Washington Post article. I would love to find someone to enjoy events like this…museum talks, poetry readings, book signings, movie screenings, etc…
Intellidating. How simple. And how necessary.
There is nothing I like more than meeting a guy who is not only cute and fun, but also well educated. Someone who can talk about current events with ease, able to display some interest in the world, and be open minded enough to discuss differences. And God, someone who votes. Even in local elections. Someone to engage in witty banter, pleasant sarcasm, and who has a desire to experience things outside the norm. And argue. Debate. Believe in something. Nothing turns me on more than that.
Now, there can be a thin line between intelligence and arrogance. I’m not talking about someone stuffy who thinks they know everything, or thinks that they have all the answers. It’s better when it is someone who surprises you…that in addition to liking football and horror movies, they are passionate about Salvador Dali or enjoy reading Proust. Something that is important to that person, and means something to them - not the kind of person that lets the facts and figures consume their existance and define who they are.
It’s true…a sexy body may fade…but a sharp, witty mind - that sexiness can surpass anything.
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While I agree with intellidating in theory, I must submit the first rule of my(and I’ll bet a few others) dating life:
Everyone I’ve ended up with is crazy.
So, I’d end up with not just a crazy person, but an exceptionally intelligent crazy person. Think of the devious things this person would be capable of; it would be like dating Hannibal Lecter.
Seriously though, sounds like a great idea.
I had this EXACT same conversation with a co-worker this morning. Why is intellectual intercourse so hard to come by?
And that is what I like to call unrealistically high standards. Good luck and welcome to the world of indefinitely single. I know, I am in that club.
HERE HERE! Couldn’t say it better myself! Bravo.
I’m not so sure about the Marcel Proust requirement, but I agree with the rest. The trick is how to find that intellidate candidate, way back long ago in college it was easier, people of a similar leaning were everywhere but now?
You’re onto something here. I meet a lot of engaged couples, and the more time I spend with them, it becomes increasingly clear which ones have a deep connection on an intellectual level and which ones just don’t. Sadly, when we do have engagement ring returns, it’s more often than not from couples in the latter category.
My lover says, “The bodies only follow where the minds have been.”
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