Usually when I talk to guys who I'm attracted to, I notice I dumb myself down a lot for the guy to like me. Whenever I talk smart, it always seems like they dont want to be around anymore.
138026
I don't dumb myself down.  I might not go around discussing heavy duty topics, though.  If they can't deal with a smart female, then too bad for them.  I think a real man wants a real woman, not a cherry pop-tart who has no brains or opinions.
664083
HE DOESNT LIKE YOU HE JUST TALKS TO YOU BECAUSE HE COULD USE YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE SMART.IF HE LIKED YOU HE WOULDNT DO THAT TO YOU.
516214
If I feel like I'm seeking someone and there aren't any choices that may be good enough, then there isn't any choice to be attached. I haven't met any guys recently whom I was very attracted to. It was like I was looking for something I knew it was not gonna be there, because that's what they are and they can't be changed. So, I wouldn't want to settle for less if they didn't seem good enough for me.
156895
A lot of time people speak and give advice about thing that they did make mistake before and ussually their advice is somethings that they can not accomplish. Well it make them feel better when they think they are smart and wise than you. Just ignore them or change the subject when they start giving you advice. I have tried it and it works( at least for me)
129015
i'm  shy person to, so i try to get to know the shy guy so that i can get close to him then date the guy, i really like guys that r shy that also have a mature side tothem cuz i'm around loud guys that always speak their minds and it gets really anoying after a while! so shy guys are always my first choice
637666
I probably would not continue the relationship. I can't stand men who are dumb, of course, most of them are...lol. But, if it causes you to not be able to carry on a conversation at some level, you will never be satisfied with this "special" person.
67184
guys are odd!They act like they like you to look good in front of other people(to be cool or desirable)but most of the time they're clueless!get over him and move on to someone else!
185352
Guys that like you are intimidated because they think they aren't good enough for you and the girls hate you because it is always the really hot guys that want you and talk about you and some of the guys are dumb and talk in front of their girlfriends. I know from first hand experience we are what guys call "the girls we marry and take home to mom not fool around with and dump" just remember to never let anyone take advantage of you being quiet, just because your quiet doesn't mean you can't take care of yourself.
134914
cause their stupid, according to what my guy friend would say.:O) and he even admits guys are stupid coming from a guy.:O)
374796
You need to find new friends.  Don't "dumb" yourself down to impress anyone.  When you get older and into the "real world"  people will appreciate your intelligence.  Just remember to use it kindly.  No one likes a smarty pants.  ;)
100169
I for one am totally into your type. Some girls might not be, but I think most are. Those who aren't might like a guy who isn't very sensitive or emotional because she might feel safer around him. Most girls, however, want to be able to talk to her guy, share with him, and that's beautiful. Now go! Make some girl happy!\n\n(And btw, increased sensitivity is usually a sign of intelligence whether it be book-smart or something else. You see what others don't.)
28062
Not really. Both my boyfriend and my ex-boyfriend are as smart as me, and we loved getting into debates over things that not a lot of people understood. My boyfriend likes how I'm not afraid to think, and I don't really focus on looks; I focus on the personality/intelligence.
18300
Girl trust me I do the same thing, and ask myself the same question. I finally came to realize that I don't think we do it on porpose, sometimes it just happens that way. Maybe we are afraid of being happy, or maybe we grew up in a really strict family, and we are good girls, and opposites really do attract. It's kindof like we realize that we will never be bad girls, so jerky, bad boys are what attracts us. Sometimes for me it's fun to get my heart broken so that I can be sad. You will realize though girl that in the end it's not worth it. I regret turning down good guys for jerks, cuz in the end I always lose. And a lot of times the good guys are nerdy, because since they have no looks they have to treat girl good. Maybe we are just to picky. But trust me there are good looking guys that will treat you good. Just don't give up.
214499
I expressed attraction for a guy who didn't bother to respond.  It hurts, but I am not sorry I did it.  We had been very flirty so I know he was attracted but for whatever reason my asking him freaked him out.  Maybe he'll come around but probably not.  I wish it could have worked out, but it didn't.  I'm not sorry I asked though, at least I know and I'm not wondering.
225637
Smart girls are always sexy to smart guys.  Dumbass guys are intimidated by smart girls because they reveal how stupid the guy is, however a quality guy that has a good education LOVES being with a smart girl.  And when planning for marriage, quality guys ALWAYS look for an intelligent wife.  There are two people I ask for advice from and actually follow--my wife and no one else.  I am so lucky that I married smart--my wife is an RN, she plays the piano, she reads all the time, and to me those are the sexiest attributes of all.  Nothing gets old faster than some dumbass "tee-hee don't ask me, I'm just a girl."
61998
The smart guy.... what can I say, intelligence is attractive to me.
63515
They do.  When you get older, the guys get wiser.  We realize the smarties are the hotties, and the dumbasses are, well, just dumb.  Be patient.