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I still wonder if "overthinking", over analyzing and setting ones requirements in a partner in the beginning of a relationship to such a high standards could be the culprit of many intelligent people still remaining single.
A object when new functions perfectly, when choosing a partner when they are "new" they are as you somewhat flawed or have yet to adjust or grow into the position of being a perfect mate.
I believe thats the task and building blocks of love. growing together, learning and knowing each other to accept and compromise. Change is inevitable, being single or otherwise. Knowing the future when alone is and always will be a much easier task for an intelligent person, being single is easier when wehave used our intelligence to provide for ourselves for so long.
Afterall intelligent people can always find a multitude of ways to satisfy whatever yearnings, wants and needs arrive on their own.
Maybe thats a reason the"pretty dumb" gets the attention. their needs, wants and desires are more readily visible and easier to see.
Then again, its just a viewpoint of a
I went out with a bloke recently who wasn't on the same level.. (hope that doesn't sound too conceited)... he was v cute.. but after the initial buzz, there really wasn't anything that we had in common, he seemed too shallow in his thinking and simple in his interests for me.. any attempt at conversation didn't really get very far... there really was just no point.. that is not to say that he won't find someone really nice, that will be very lucky to get him.. just sadly that person not me..

My mum has recently started 'advising' me on such issues and says that I should not be so fussy and analyse things too much... my answer to her is that I would rather be alone ....frankly.. there is no point in embarking on something if your heart just really isn't in it..
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