Easy to answer there no it doesn't scare me. Sure somethings I may not get myself depending on the topic but yeah I do like a girl that can hold her own that way.
“I'm not one of those complicated, mixed-up cats. I'm not looking for the secret to life.... I just go on from day to day, taking what comes.”~Frank Sinatra~
In short, no. Wait... I just re-read the question. For some men the answer would clearly be yes. I like being with an intelligent woman. Not being able to have an intelligent conversation is the death of a relationship. I don't find that intelligent women are more or less likely to be emasculating. Often people who are ignorant are usually the most belligerent and less able to hear opposing viewpoints. Debate is lost on the ignorant so they choose to be unmoving in their views. Same goes for men, most of the controlling a-holes are the dumbasses. I know plenty highly intelligent women who are very caring and nurturing partners. Not emasculating.
As far as "protector and provider".. that's part of our genetics. Moreso the protector part. I'm not possessive or jealous, not even slightly. But if my lady friend is being confronted or in a dangerous situation, I'd jump in without hesitation.
Anyway, for me intelligence is a turn on. No doubt about it.
When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser. Socrates For me intelligence is way attractive. I love a woman that has an opinion that doesn't make you roll your eyes or can make me laugh. Women can be beautiful regardless of their brain power but a woman that can hold your attention with things other than sex is worth chasing.
I like having sex with hot women I love having sex and then hanging out with intelligent women. Intelligent women will pick up on your kinks without you telling them, that's sexy.
Men who are intimidated by smart women are probably intimidated by most women anyway. Chumps.
Easy. Intelligence is very attractive. No matter what anyone says you can't have sex constantly. People really need some conversation just to pass the time. Sure you can talk about random crap, but it is much more fun and insightful if it is intelligent.
I've never understood why some of my gender prefer stupid women, but I admit it happens. With your example of Jessica Simpson or Marylin Monroe, if we put a Nobel prize winners brain inside them would this make them any less sexy or attractive?
Of course it wouldn't.
I don't think you are going to get a lot of guys out here admitting that they are intimidated by more intelligent women. But you are right. Many of them are.
In my relationships intelligences is a must. I want to have a great debate and I want to strive to be better. So when my lady is intelligent I will read more learn more and continue to grow myself to keep the debate alive. I just don't see what it is in our society that rewards and glorifies the helpless little girl status. It make us all look dumb as people. We need to encourage people to be smart and motivated to learn.
i discovered at an early age that being cute and girly and kind of silly and not overly bright could be a survival method of sorts, and it's pretty easy to fall into that persona even know - not that i'm the brightest candle in the church, but certainly, i've got some smarts - that said, it's easy to bury it, and i find that a lot of guys are more attracted to the sexy, silly, not overtly smart me then are to the more introspective, thoughtful, opinionated me. just my observation.
You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Ahhhh Doll another thread another "debate"
No intelligence does not intimidate me at all and much like Felix said it is very attractive. I can not stand a woman that twirls her hair and giggles to get by, that to me is not what I look for in a woman. I like a strong minded individual who can hold her own but also has a little of a 'girly' side to her. The hair twisting giggly girl is not for me or my lifestyle, if I had one my business functions would be an absolute mess! Yes those women serve a purpose in life but just not for me, I want (need) a woman who is very intelligent and independant, one who can challenge me through 'pillow talk' and hold her own in front of others.
Intelligence is really a turn on for me, not intimidating at all.
short answer: YES they are.
long answer? agree with Sprite.
I don't have a problem with intelligent women. Or men for that matter. However, I do have a problem with intelligent people that INSIST on proving their superior intelligence. We've all known people who choose to interject themselves and their intellect into every conversation and situation. People who love the sound of their own voice.
I would think that not all that long ago in our history, the place of a wife was to be seen and not heard. An intelligent woman was to be put in her place by her "superior" husband. Things have changed and women have evolved into being more visible in our lives. Fifty years ago most women were either a housewife, secretary, teacher, or nurse.... very stereotypically speaking. Now women are CEO's, politicians, doctors, coaches, the list goes on and on. I find it interesting however, that men seem to be seen as less evolved over the last 50 years. That we are unable to accept intelligent women.
When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser. Socrates
Don't get me wrong, I am not saying I am your type either, but just wanted to chime in to let you know there are men out there that crave more than a giggle and the occasional hair twirl.
*batting my eyelashes and twirling my hair* Tee hee Dude you are SO funny! And smart! And super duper sexy!!!
Only if you use it to intimidate - even unknowingly
Intelligence is like any other attribute: physical strength, charm, presence - if you have more than someone else and you use that to demean or take an advantage then yes, it is intimidating
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NEW! Want a quick read for your coffee break? Why not try this... Flash Erotica: Scrubber I find an intelligent women very sexy. That she can suck the chrome off a trailer hitch is awesome, but when she's done, can we sit and have a real conversation. Plus intelligent women have an imagination as well. They think of things guys don't think of. Does she use it to show off and act superior to other people or can she have a real conversation with people. The largest sex organ is the brain!!!
Intelligence is ESSENTIAL in a partner if you yourself are intelligent... After the initial attraction thing, (which is often about the fact that she's smart) it's about getting to know each other, sharing interests, agreeing, disagreeing, comparing experiences, arguing about issues, appreciating stuff you listen to or go and see, talking about things that matter, laughing about things that don't matter...
Clever is sexy if you dig clever....
Some people don't, and they're not wrong if they're happy BUT....
I could maybe share Paris Hilton's bed for two days.... And to be honest, I'm a guy, I think we'd both enjoy it it.... But by the third day I'd be sprinting towards the Exit door.... (Sorry, Paris....)
Seriously, I'm not dumb BUT I've gone out with girls who are a lot smarter than me... I LOVE it!!!! And nobody is clever when they're panting and saying "Don't Stop!!!"
My current Girl is a magazine editor who's just got an advance for her novel... I was attracted to her first 'cos she looks like Dita Von Teese.... Is that intimidating? Well, YES a tiny bit.... But I'd be a lot more intimidated by her if she weren't sleeping in my bed and laughing at my jokes.....
xx S
I would hope intelligence would be no more intimidating to men than it is to women. I'm not sure I understand the point of the question.
Intriguing, yes, intimidating, no.
I find intelligence very sexy. If I can not learn and grow from the person I am with, then I will not be with them very long. Intelligence is having an opinion, and being able to defend it logically....at least for me...I am very logical and respect and admire that trait in people...especially women. Intelligence is like a drug that I love to share...nothing better than great communication and respect...all part of what I consider intelligence.
Smart: intriguing, Intelligent: sexy, smarter and more intelligent than myself: ridiculously sexily intriguing. Without getting into it too much, and at risk of being cliche, we all know the most powerful sexual organ in the human body is the brain. If a woman can stimulate you intellectually, or if the converse it true, then the physical aspect is sure to follow. Can smart, motivated women who know what they want come off as imposing/intimidating? Damn right. But who would want it any other way?
Not so much intimidating; more so attractive. After all, what is all this other than mind games?
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