GUYS: Are intelligent women a turn on or turn off?

Question

Ok, so I'm a double major at a University where I attend as an honors student. My entire life I've slaved over my grades and tried to work hard at school so that I can have a good career to provide for my younger sibling and parents. Needless to say romance has not been a priority in my life. I am very multi talented, being a writer, ball room dancer, runner and philosopher among other things. Recently, however, I have been hit on. A lot. This has never happened before. I come from a very rural background and I am now living in a much more urban environment. Is this normal? I didn't think guys liked women who were intelligent....

I'd like to add to this that I'm not trying to be cocky or anything. I'm really not. I'm just reallllllyyyy confused. I was made fun of a lot and was hurt physically a couple of times because of my intelligence. I have never had a relationship before, and I am completely confused as to what all this means.

Answer 1

Yes, for sometimes I want SOCIAL intercourse

Answer 2

Whatever gave you the idea that a man didn't want to have an intelligent conversation with his mate? Well, whatever it is you are way off (at least I think you are). Heck, I'd be lost if I was with a woman that never had a clue what I was talking about or understood anything at all. If nobody is hitting on you it's only because you haven't run across one that's bright yet. Hold out, don't settle for a fool. You sound like you are in too big of a rush to find some mr. right that will turn into mr. wrong as soon as you see him unable to spell his middle name.

Answer 3

Intelligent or not, you are a woman. Men and women attract, it's nature. What is so unusual about that? You say you are intelligent and doing a double major, right? I didn't, haven't and probably never will. Do you think I feel intimidated? I may not know all that you know, but I know you are a woman and I am a man. Does that mean I don't respect you or what you have accomplished? Absolutely not! Have another question?

Answer 4

I have always prefered smart women. In my first college, MIT, there were very few women at the time (like 100 in 6000). I enjoyed dating a couple of them. Due to rules at the time, freshmen women were required to live together in a small dorm. One of the women was stunning looking - and never had dates because all the guys assumed she was all tied up well into the future.
My overall impression is that smart women know how to make themselves look their best and they are neat to be around.
On the other hand, if you are being hit on now, it may be that at the university, you have matured without noticing it and appear to be a healthy, good looking woman who is comfortable with herself and that is very attractive. I am assuming you are using "hit on" to mean guys you don't know from some other context are coming up and talking to you and suggesting dates - which seems normal to me as we are well beyond "I am sorry sir, but we have not been properly introduced."

Answer 5

intelligent women arnt a turn off at all, to me i think its quite a turn on alot, the reason why some guys might not ask you out or chat you up is sometimes they might feel dumb as you know these things and they dont and are afraid they wont understand you, you see most of the time guys like to be the man and impress the girl but when they find a girl who is alot more intelligent than them, it puts a downside on them because they wont know what do to then as the girl impresses the guy with all this and the guy is afraid he wont live upto the expectations, honestly i think intelligent girls are HOT STUFF!!!! especially how you are multi talented its amazing, id be proud to have you as my girlfriend.

i mean i even get turn on my fred from angel (by the way fred is a girl, its short for winerfred) she was very smart she used to talk about science particals and stuff, i didnt understand a word of it but when shes talked about it and when on and on. it was like wow

Answer 6

I think some men are turned off by intelligence. My mom made the comment about one of my cousins. She said he likes the dumb ones because he can control them. A real woman would rip his butt apart. But my father and grandfather raised me to use my brain and not beauty. Beauty will get you in the bed.....brains will make you the pimp! But who wants a woman that can possible end world hunger, bring peace, stop a war and still make it in time to put dinner on a table? Nah some men would rather have her at home ironing his shirt sitting in an underground bunker will missiles blowing up overhead eating cold as baked beans from a can with a pocket knife. Cowards!

Answer 7

Of course it is, especially these days. Most guys are tired of seeing all the "intelligent" woman out there being idolize through the media. There are plenty of those types of people to go around. I don't ever remember a time in history where it wasn't a turn on, but its more the long term sense.

Answer 8

To me an intelligent woman is a turn on , that way I am not conversing with myself or the wall or the dog, someone will respond because they are not shy and because they are not uninformed..Heck I think men prefer women to be equal or smarter then Us, it perfectly fine to have brains to go with beauty, just don't let beauty guide you

I am very happy with one Woman I have found, SHE is witty , smart, brave, and by no means shy unless really uncomfortable, intelligent, awesome, sweet all in the right places

Answer 9

Intelligence is very attractive to some men (like myself). It's nice to have a conversation with a woman you like that isn't just gossip or a silly story. Although it is a bit of a put-off if the girl is very forceful on her facts. Just do your best not to make guys feel like complete idiots, we already know we are, we don't need anyone to reinforce it =]

Answer 10

Intelligent should never be a turn off if the guy has half a brain himself, in fact to a lot of people, intelligence is is a must.

Answer 11

You're in the city now, guys will hit on anything with a pulse and breasts. It isnt your intellect they are hitting on.

But yes, to me intelligent women are very attractive. But just be aware that there are a lot, not all, but a lot of guys that really are hitting on you not based on your intellect - no matter what they say. Just be aware and pay close attention, and dont be so easily seduced.