How high is intelligence on your list of qualities? Let's say you meet a thoughtful, caring person but they don't understand what you consider simple words and phrases. When you are looking for a teamplayer.... does intelligence matter?

your iq has gottttttt to be way up there.
i'd really rather not have to define everything i say,
but i'd also appreciate you showing me new words every now and then.

Let me translate this for ya...........
He better be smart....
and have a.........
Beard!!!!

genius!

innee or outee?

To answer the question.........

Yea....

I need to be able to have a conversation with her.
One that has verbs, nouns and.....adjectives in it!!!!

But thats just me!!!!

It would be pretty tedious communicating with such a person. So yeah, it does matter.

Different people are smart in different ways. An artist may not be able to talk physics but still find common ground.

Interesting! So if you met the nicest person on the planet, who would help his neighbor and give the shirt off his back... without intelligence it's a no go or no brainer... lol?

Yet how many would marry that low intelligence person IF they had a fortune? It's a test of values!

I like the way you think.

It truly depends, if I just can't talk to him about most things that are important to me... then we don't have much to go on. I need to be able to talk to someone and have him understand me. I want to be able to enjoy talking to my partner, not dreading it.

Intelligence absolutely does matter. I don't really have a check list of what someone needs to know/understand, though, unless we meet online. If we meet online, they must be able to type well enough and convey their thoughts well enough for me to understand them. I'm sure I do pass over some people who may be very nice and friendly, but can't type well. If I'm meeting someone this way, though, they must be able to communicate well in written form. Other than that? I don't have patience for stupid people.

I am self sufficient and not looking for someone to pay my way so his fortune, or lack there of, would have no barring on whether or not I wanted to date or marry him.

I wouldn't marry anyone for money. I have my own. There must be a lot more to the person than having a lot of money.

Interesting article on dating and intelligence:

http://www.aboutintelligence.co.uk/how-intelligence-influences-dating.html

I've sat back questioning can he be resourceful enough to manage finances and raise children? When writing a list of qualities I look for, intelligence never seemed to appear on that list...however, I'm thinking compatability may include being close in IQ.

Yes, intelligence is at the very top of the list. I'm really really tired of dating people who think a neutrino is some kind of pasta dish.

Intelligence is high on my list. Not saying much, it's a short list.

I'm kinda hoping it's not too high on the list. Otherwise I'm screwed. Did I mention I can juggle?

You can't really measure intelligence. My lady is more knowledgeable than I am in many areas, just as I am more knowledgeable than her in others. We both have things we can teach each other. I like that, and look forward to learning many new things with her. That's the kind of relationship I seek.