2007-02-03 15:36:08 · 42 answers · asked by Transgénico 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I am 60 years old and have been married for 40 years. Two marriages and two families. The first was with an IQ higher than mine and we competed against each other for twenty years till the nest was cleared. The second marriage was with a love slave that did not mind being barefoot and pregnant. I am a very happy man with two in the nest ages 11 & 17, six oil wells on 80 acres of land and a nice home with no mortgage in the country. The other one gave me nothing to work for.
2007-02-03 15:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by blueridgemotors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general no, relationships depend on shared interests. But I'm not saying it's not possible either. Forget about IQ think of what a marrige would be like when one partner wants to go the symphony and the other wants to watch NASCAR.
Shared values and interest make a marriage, regardless of IQ.
2007-02-03 15:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the two of you have something to talk about and common interests there is no problem. Of course the one with the higher IQ needs to make sure they are not condesending towards the other. This can be hurtful towards feelings thus hurtful towards the relationship.
2007-02-11 14:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would've normally said no problem. But, I've been with a man for 7 years now, married for 4 years.
I knew that he wasn't the smartest person in the world, but I didn't know how stupid that he really is.
He is 45 years old and can barely read. He forgets things that I told him 5 minutes ago. It drives me crazy. sometimes I feel like I'm married to a 6 year old.
I've always been proud of my common sense and high IQ, but never thought much about it.
Sometimes I feel like I'm surrounded by idiots, my husband in particular. Is there anything that I can do to change him?
At this point, I feel like he'll have to be in a nursing home by the time he's 50. He doesn't see a problem with his mind, but I certainly do.
2007-02-03 21:51:11 · answer #4 · answered by Karen H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, The one with lower IQ ends up hgiher and the one with high IQ gets lower. Basic mathematical average.
Don't believe me. If a golfer with single digit handicap plays with those who are much worse than he, his ability will move towards the others. See a lot of that in sports.
2007-02-03 16:38:44 · answer #5 · answered by Sir Richard 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How would you know their IQ score? I know some people with high IQ's but they are as dumb as rocks.........socially speaking, and not very creative and not very patient or nice for that matter. Actually a High IQ score tells me that they are all on paper. Walking talking text books. To me intelegence is in understanding and adapting. And anyone with a brain can do that.
2007-02-11 05:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by corina381 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do couples really worry about whos smarter? Of course it's possible to have a realtionship with someone if their IQ is higher or lower than yours.
2007-02-10 00:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by I Like Grapes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IQ isn't everything. IQ is only a measure of one part of a person's make up and the rest of the parts count just as much.
2007-02-11 05:25:22 · answer #8 · answered by pilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I am living proof my husband and I met about 2 yrs ago...it was love at first sight for me and i think so for him...He is so smart at 9 yrs old he was building computers. Hes one of those special people that can pick up anything, subject, musical instrument, computer program, book, and read it study it for 30 minutes and master that thing like hes been practicing for years. Me on the other hand am not that smart, i'm average but not anywhere near what he is and dont even try...but what i am is his biggest fan...so yes it is possible to share a life together we met and 3 days later moved in together 2 months later we were married....and still very much in love...Happy ever after....keep your fingers crossed....Angel
2007-02-10 23:19:13 · answer #9 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How large a disparity are we talking here? 5? 10? 20? 50?
I sort-of dated a guy who was something like 12 points higher than me. (142 to my 130-ish.) I understood everything he was saying, but it bored the hell out of me. If we had ended up dating for real, it wouldn't have lasted long. Couples need to be just about on the same intellectual level if they want to have a decent conversation once in a while.
2007-02-03 15:39:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋