Splendid idea, 42!!!

And, Amos, that was also very well stated, laying out the alternate viewpoint.

I should not really have allowed myself to become that annoyed over LadyJean's comments. It's silly to let other people control oneself like that...better to just leave them merrily to their own misperceptions and cherished beliefs.

I think, though, that it would be blatantly obvious that keen intelligence is attractive in either gender. It would only be unattractive to someone who was themselves lacking in either intelligence...or some other worthy quality, such as the ability to love with an open heart.

I can say of all the women I have ever been much attracted to...they were intelligent. Some were pretty insecure, but they were all notably intelligent. This didn't necessarily mean they looked like your local librarian either. In fact, intelligence generally adds much attractiveness to appearance, specially to the eyes and face.

This concept of "marrying up" or "marrying down"...can't really relate to it. I don't believe in it. You marry a unique individual, not a representative of a class. Healthy relationships are based on a sense of equality, not on connecting "up" or "down".