Men Like Dating Smarter Women, But Only Long Distance

Could you date a woman who's smarter than you? What if she couldn't make you look dumb in front of your friends, because she wasn't there?

A new study out of the University of Buffalo in New York found men DO like women who are smarter than them, but only in long-distance relationships. When they're dating someone face-to-face, they prefer a woman who's not quite so sharp.

The researchers say it's because men like the idea of a really smart woman, but for a lot of them, it's only cool when the relationship is hypothetical. When it comes down to it and you're together in person, you can be intimidated by qualities like intelligence.

A clinical psychologist named Suzana Flores says, quote, "If you perceive someone as superior in any way, you tend to be a little more on your toes or feel that you have to be careful with what you say.

"If someone is less intelligent, you may feel more comfortable around that person. People are looking for more of a comfort in their personal lives."

The study didn't test whether women prefer smarter men in long-distance relationships, and less intelligent ones when they're face-to-face.

Source: Yahoo News