Do men really prefer less intelligent women?

Some men might, but it's not something all men feel. Personal preference varies a lot, and many men value intelligence highly in their partners.

Why do some guys seem to be attracted to 'dumb' girls?

It could be due to societal influences, personal insecurities, or a desire for a less intimidating partner. But remember, labeling women as 'dumb' is unfair and harmful.

Are intelligent women more likely to be single?

Being single isn't directly related to intelligence. Smart women might set higher standards or be more willing to wait for the right partner.

Do intelligent men actually date 'dumb' girls?

Some might, but many intelligent men seek partners who challenge and inspire them intellectually. Everyone has different tastes.

Is it okay to feel confused about why some guys like 'dumb' girls?

Totally! It’s natural to question things that seem contradictory. Relationships are complex, and everyone has their own attractions and reasons.

**By Bettina Winder **

Have you ever noticed that men seem more attracted to stupid girls? You see them approaching the ditsy women with some oh-so-stupid pick-up line like, "If I told you, you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me"?

The reason these girls get hit on, is not necessarily because they are drop-dead gorgeous. No, it is because they have a distinct deer-in-headlights look in their eyes that tells the men that they are approachable, coach-able, and stupid enough to fall for their lame pick-up lines, go home with them and allow the “man” to do all the talking and make all the rules. You see, these "men" (and I use the term lightly), actually prefer stupid girls over smart girls because they get to hold all of the cards in the relationship and they can get away with a lot more shit, because their stupid girlfriend, wife, whatever, will be none the wiser to his bull-shit.

A smart girl takes work, initiative, cooperation, teamwork, and above all, takes courage to handle. Smart girls are not for whimpering cowards or men who are used to getting things handed to them on a silver platter. But in the end, the smart girls will add more to the relationship and to the intellectual and emotional growth of their partner than any stupid girl ever could. If you want a servant, a lap-dog, a trophy-wife, then by all means, "men"; pick up a stupid girl at a bar near you. If you want a soul-mate, a goddess, a teacher and a partner, then for God’s sake, have the initiative to pick a smart girl!

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Its a complicated world, we all bounce between being lazy, hard working, smart, dumb, hot looking, not hot. Whats key is knowing who you are and treating everyone with respect, not taking people for granted or over judging each other

Maybe its because men don't want opinionated bitches.

Let's see: A woman with no control issues. One who is always agreeable and appreciative of everything I do, who is not extremely high maintenance, who is naturally sweet and wants to do anything I suggest and who enjoys sex and does not sex as a weapon. Now, why in the world would I want a woman like that?

I don't think all men like unintelligent girls. I am very smart and I like very smart women. The last person I was attracted to had an IQ of about 160 and had a masters degree in mathematics and a degree in music. In some ways she was smarter than me, and in some ways not. As far as I was concerned she was a perfect match with the intelligence level I prefer in a partner. Unfortunately for me, she moved 2000 miles away for a new job only a few weeks after I met her.

I'd agree with most of this. I feel that going for intelligent females is harder to come across though. What percent of females in my generation (late teens) know of how the American system is set up, police brutality, history, culture, or even how record labels work their artists? No female I've dated has cared about anything in this world besides materialistic things and drama. What is presented to them is what they care about and BELIEVE IN. They don't think for themselves they just go with society, try to be different, and end up fitting in like a missing cog in a machine. In THEE machine. As for dating, sometimes you got those girls who, if you make one wrong move, they blame it on you. And yet they won't tell you until it is too late. They lack communication, but instead create drama and gossip. They play games like children and make you guess the answers. If you don't guess, if you don't submit-- they break up with you. I know it isn't necessarily the girl's job to approach a guy and lead, but with their way of dating, it is a mere game. The unintelligent ones can't go two weeks without latching on to another guy because they fear commitment issues. This is why so many of them gossip about their boyfriends. As for us guys, many of us only care about who is hot. Seriously girls, this is coming from a guy. If you aren't hot to us, we probably won't date you. We don't care if they are stupid. You see a guy date a really really dumb girl, who is hot, he is just being nice to her to get with her in bed. But I honestly don't see how us guys can tolerate that. I've tried it before and ended up breaking up with them. I just don't see how a guy can date an unintelligent girl, or a damn annoying one at that. It pisses me off that girls act that way, same with my fellow guys.