Intelligence vs physical appearance

Would you date someone who is intelligent but average in the looks department or someone who is hot but not very bright?

Hi Riley. I am not wanting to pick this question apart, but ultimately "dating" is a very broad term. Is the purpose of such dating the genuine desire for a life partner or just some evenings of frivolous activity, fun and sex. There is also no mention of serious attraction. I have certainly met women who were not particularly intelligent but who possess a certain whacky whimsy which makes them bags of fun and great to be with. Similarly, there are woman that seldom get a second glance, who, once engaged in conversation will draw you in, eat you up and leave you quivering the next time you hear their voice on the phone. We're just all so different in so many ways and that is what makes life so interesting

Physical appearance definitely, I'll be intelligent for the both of us...

In my opinion, both attractive features as well as intelligence are rather contributing factors than decisive factors. Let me explain...

1. You get good looking guys who cannot keep a conversation or get a joke or is agressive...bad partner.

2. You get intelligent guys who cannot keep a conversation or get a joke or is agressive...bad partner.

See what I did there? (I really hope you get it. Lol)

I will however humour you with a citerus parabus (all else remains the same) scenario of a hypothetical guy? We'll call him Mr. Y...I don't know why.

Mr. Y is a generous guy who makes me laugh and treats me well. He has a great sense of style and and provides me with physical, financial and emotional security. He is a generous lover who always makes sure I have great orgasms.

Mr. Y however has an IQ of only 100 with a beer belly and double chin.

Now...if I could choose to give him either more intelligence or a better physical appearance, I would choose intelligence.

Reason being? Jay (my husband) does bodybuilding and looks good, but he also has an incredibly high IQ. Whilst his intelligence can be intimidating at times, and just down-right condescending at other times, it has gotten us out of some pretty sticky situations. It also ensures that we live a very comfortable lifestyle.

Oh, and by using his intelligence, Jay has -through extensive research and networking gotten on a great bodybuilding program and in my opinion, it gives him a pretty good physical appearance hehehe. Furthermore, looking good does require a significant budget, and intelligence surely helps with acquiring said finances.

Now, the flip-side of the coin...

If I was a young billionaire's daughter with shrewd manners and a strong desire to always be right, physical appearance would have been a no-brainer when it comes to choosing Mr. Y's bonus point attributes.

As I said, these 2 attributes are contributing factors and not decisive factors on their own...and they would carry different weights depending on the woman's personal needs.

Hope that makes sense.

Clear as mud ....just kidding it makes complete sense .