A high IQ is a hindrance for women wanting to get married while it is an asset for men, according to a study by four British universities.
The study found the likelihood of marriage increased by 35 per cent for boys for each 16 point increase in IQ.
But for girls, there is a 40 per cent drop for each 16-point rise, according to the survey by the universities of Aberdeen, Bristol, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The study is based on the IQs of 900 men and women between their 10th and 40th birthdays.
“Women in their late 30s, who have gone for careers after the first flush of university and who are among the brightest of their generation, are finding that men are just not interesting enough,” psychologist and professor at Nottingham University Paul Brown said.
Claire Rayner, writer and broadcaster, says that intelligent men often preferred a less brainy partner.
“A chap with a high IQ is going to get a demanding job that is going to take up a lot of his energy and time,” she said.
“In many ways he wants a woman who is an old-fashioned wife and looks after the home, a copy of his mum in a way.”
The study has been published in The Sunday Times newspaper.
thats very selfish of them.....have they thought about what it will do to their kids' IQ?
I have always believed in --smart parents raise smarter kids--
if you end up with a dumb wife who doesnt know how to run things...inside AND outside the house...you might end up with more work...
a smart wife on the other hand will share your work....and maybe...just maybe...help you out.
I have seen couples (desi) where the man has established himself well...and decides to get married.. to a wife...who doesnt drive,doesnt know how to pay bills...doesnt know how to manage money,is not smart enough to help kids with their studies...is not comfortable with the social crowd....etc...you get the point....
so if you are ok with a partner like that....menh...oh well..
I think men don't want women who "show off" even if they are superior in some aspect. But I think a reasonable man would prefer his wife to be intelligent.
Women are multi taskers these days. They look after their homes and childen, and do many things that our mothers didn't. I think husbands like that, no?
That is probably true, most men cannot handle a woman if they think she is better than them, intellectually, financially, academically. Better looks are probably the only domain where they see the woman’s superiorty as some sort of an accomplishment on their part. As for showing off I think its human nature to dislike bragging, especially when its others doing it, heh, so I disagree with your reason niksik. But men preferring their wife to be intelligent, yes thats true for many, but more intelligent than them? :nono: astaghfar
I don't know how true this is but I often find it hard to adjust with people who don't know anything or are simply busy living life without any cause or reason. At least have opinion on things, simply stuff like what you like and what you don't.... a bit of balance in life between music, arts, science, politics, global affairs goes a long way than shopping mindlessly in a mall for 7 hrs.
Who is more intelligent is a perspective. There are criteria yes, but it is a perspective. So just because a man thinks his wife isn't intelligent doesn't mean she isn't. I know many men who have so called great jobs and earn a decent living but try talking to them about anything other than their job, they haven't got a clue. So it's a perspective.
Niksik I don;t think the argument is about what the truth is, if a man thinks his wife is better than him then who cares what the parosi's think? Its his perception of her that influences the way he treats her and vice versa.
Well, coming down to my experience, I think my husband and his brother are very open in complementing their wives (no, TLK still has one wife ), and acknowledging any of their skills or knowledge. My dad has always been appreciative of my mom who is also a physician like him and was at one point making a lot more than he was. It never bothered him.
But yes I have seen families where the guy cannot handle a wife being smarter than him. And therefore tries to let her down in some way to cover the gap. I don’t know if it’s a self image issue but I don’t think men in general are like that in this day and age. But again, my stats are based on my circle of influence only.
i think this aticle is aiming more towards the women who are thought ot be intelligent because htey question everything..and eat hteir husband's brain to no end!..they think the unedcuated/less sophisticated ones will not make a ruckus when not needed and will try to maintain the peace instead of ruining it..now what could be more better for a husband than a peaceful tranquil non-*****ing wife, eh?
i think this aticle is aiming more towards the women who are thought ot be intelligent because htey question everything..and eat hteir husband's brain to no end!..they think the unedcuated/less sophisticated ones will not make a ruckus when not needed and will try to maintain the peace instead of ruining it..now what could be more better for a husband than a peaceful tranquil non-*****ing wife, eh?
wow.....you really think so??
you dont think that the "uneducated/less sophisticated" ones will be harder to get through to.....
hence will cause more headache?
maybe you are confusing a refined woman with a snob....
From what I’ve seen, Men used to have that kind of thinking back in the day. I believe the newer generation is the opposite. These days most men want their wives to be compatible and just as smart as them.
IQ tests aside, who's more smarter? The scientist or the multi millionare/billionare who employs the scientist for a fraction of the cost compared to the vast profits he/she makes off the scientists research of which the intillectual property rights belong to the rich guy while the scientist gets a bonus & his/her name in a journal along with an award & a pat on the back while its the rich investors who get the real benefits of the scientist hard work.
so instead of playing dumb…actually Being dumb is the key:hehe:
), and acknowledging any of their skills or knowledge. My dad has always been appreciative of my mom who is also a physician like him and was at one point making a lot more than he was. It never bothered him.
never heard that IQ’s required for shaadi ?? magarr shaadi karney key liye yaa shaadi chalaney key liye ?