I have been going to school for a while and I have run across plenty of people that are just smart. Very smart. Self acknowledgedly smart. And for some I may even think that they are too smart.

But the pro's and con's are for everyone to discuss so lets get crackin.

Smart or dumb - as long as they have down to earth personality types, all systems are go.

I guarantee you your going to get a lot of no's (my prediction at least). The truth is people like someone who is near their level, whatever that may be. I'm hesitant to say an outright yes to this, I know smart people can be less than stellar in some ways. I'll go with a maybe, but leaning towards yes.

Sorry but i couldnt date a person with a IQ lower then a glass of water.

Depends, but it mainly has to do with personality. If the person is smart, but a complete ass, then no. But, it would be nice to be able to talk to someone who can understand scientific concepts with it flying completely over their head, like how it seems to happen with most people I talk science to. I end up having to give the basic high school explanation, and by that time all meaning is dead.

yeah, I'd find that physically impossible as well.

As long as one person doesn't have the IQ of mayonnaise, I believe each individual can bring something to the table.

I would, assuming it was the only 'negative' (for lack of a better word) factor. I'm at least on the higher end of average, probably above (not boasting, nor inflated ego; I'm basing this assessment on various things which you, the reader, probably aren't interested in anyway).

However, if I answer based on the spirit of your question, and assume the girl is significantly smarter than me... my answer would still be yes. But with more "give it a go, see how it turns out". Not doing so would result in missing out on an opportunity based on there being an unknown chance that it wouldn't work out (as opposed to a known, high chance that something will go bad, which is grounds to avoid said thing).

So the opposite to the dumb dating thread then?

Yes I would, then it depends on personality now. Hopefully shes not very dull or only talks about things I have no interest in. I wonder if we will get into a discussion of the different types of smarts a person can have?

This. I am by no means a dumb person. At the same time I know there are many people much smarter than me who are knowledgeable in many areas I am not. While I appreciate people with a certain level of intelligence, I wouldn't like to be made to feel less by those smarter than me. There is nothing wrong with dating someone who is smarter than you as long as they don't make a point to flaunt this. If they are down to earth and humble about such things, then I view this as a plus personally.

Would they not be bringing mayonnaise to the table?

Mayonnaise belongs on sammiches. Any smart dame knows that.

As long as they don't put my intelligence to shame...

Only if she isn't picky about my intelligence.

They have to be fun

We need a Would you date a fun person thread

If I loved them, I wouldn't care for their intelligence.

But really, it depends on how smart. I wouldn't want to be in a relationship with somebody who makes me feel like an idiot, but somebody around my level is fine (not trying to brag).

I would (and do) date a smart person, as long as they weren't shoving it in my face every five minutes.

Oh.

Why did you say so?

Because, to me, that comes across as arrogant and big headed. Two personality traits which turn me right off...

This. As long as they aren't really stupid.

Thats good to hear, lately it seems like most girls fall for jerks or arrogant punks who only treat them like crap...there might be a tinge of personal prejudice in there

As for dating someone smart, I'm on what some would consider the low end of the average scale...I'm not stupid, I just have zero motivation for school work and anything involving numbers goes right over my head. So if I were to date someone smarter than me it would likely mean that they are average so in that case I say yes. But if it's Jimmy Neutron in girl form then chances are shes more into learning and knowledge than me so....

It amazes me actually. My best friend LOVES guys who are arrogant and I honestly can't see it. I like guys with confidence (as do most girls) but 'look how awesome I am' just doesn't do it for me.

I would date a smart person, it seems like that is the type I go for anyway.

I was actually hoping you would catch on to the whole 'shoving down your throat' thing but this response is cool too.

She said "in my face" not "down your thoat"....