MrTurk Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 I am an active, outdoors, athletic, type of guy. Love sports, football, working out, etc. I am also very much into astronomy, quantum physics, drag racing, psychology, I like smart, brainy women, intellectuals, artsy types...but I'd also like her to be somewhat into sports, and enjoy being outdoors, and outdoor activities. But with my experience....I have found that many women where I live....if they are the artsy, intellectual types....they tend to hate being in the sun, dont like hot weather, dont like hiking in the woods, dislike going to beaches....etc etc. And the women that are more athletic, and into being outside, like the sun and hot weather, sports, shopping, drinking, but usually are not into any science, astronomy, or any such topics. I know this doesnt cover all women. I am simply stating what I've had experience with. I've really only ever dated 1 woman that had an even set of both traits. Have the rest of you also found this to be true....or is it just because of a smaller community where I live....which makes it hard to find more diversified people like myself?
fortyninethousand322 Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 I have found this to be somewhat true. I'm like you, I like women who are intellectual, but I also like sports and activity. It's weird. I can enjoy myself at an art or museum exhibit as much as I can at a ball game or playing pickup basketball or something. Most people aren't that way. Including women. So it's unlikely I'll find someone who enjoys as well rounded activities that I do.
AMusing Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 I'm going to extend your observation to say that most people--not just women--generally fall more into one of your categories or the other. I'm a (female) scientist who enjoys camping, hiking, diving, running, etc. Finding a man I consider my "trifecta" --intellectual, outdoorsy, and goofy-- has been exceedingly hard where I live (a big Southern city). I've lived here for 4 years, and have only found 1 man (my current boyfriend) who is all 3. That said, my small Northern hometown was brimming with people like us (both genders), as is a place like Seattle, so I know location will help or hinder you substantially.
Emilia Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Have the rest of you also found this to be true....or is it just because of a smaller community where I live....which makes it hard to find more diversified people like myself? No, I'm like you, I have a wide range of interests from arts to science and sport and I also like going out for drinks etc, but most men fall into the sporty/outdoorsy or the intellectual category, you rarely find both in one person. I've made the choice of going for the brain: wordly, very intelligent, creative but not really sporty or outdoorsy, that's my current guy. I can do activities with friends, his mind is more important to me. He has a very wicked, dark sense of humour and he is very smart. Those things matter more than hiking. Admittedly I find him physically attractive though so it's not like I've picked someone obese.
Lansing Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Yeah, I can relate to what you are saying. I also want a girl who is well rounded, is cool with being active/camping/etc but also like the arts/culture/etc. I find that combo really attractive. I met a girl recently who seems to be awesome but now I feel like I might not be good enough for her.. ha... She makes me want to be a better person, I think that is a good quality to have. Regardless, will see if anything develops out of it besides a friendship.
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