- A new study says women want men to be smart, but not too smart; it also suggests very high levels of IQ might be associated with negative characteristics such as “social competence difficulties,” and that men who are too smart are perceived as too high-maintenance, so women would rather steer clear. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjop.12342 108 comments science
- Exceptional intelligence and easygoingness may hurt your dating prospects: Mate characteristics such as intelligence and easygoing become somewhat less attractive at very elevated levels, suggests a new study (N = 214). https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjop.12342 4 comments science