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Is it okay to not care how smart someone is?


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I place a premium on intellect, personally, but I'm also in research/higher ed, and intellectual pursuits take up most of my time and comprise a large chunk of my identity.

 

Speaking more generally, though, I don't see any reason why intellect can't be like other attributes we assess in a mate: warmth, humor, stability, looks.

 

I think that there is a fundamental difference between a) not placing as much value on a person's intellectual abilities and b) thinking you're smarter (or 'better') than them.

 

If you like someone, sometimes you accept them as they are, simple as that.

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