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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Ishilove: 6:14pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
I didn't say I want someone who knows quantum physics. I was only trying to emphasize that I'm not expecting him to be an Einstein, I just want him to be able to engage me in normal conversations.
You have time to be answering them. They cannot read but are quick to quote you. If you check them well they are probably your boyfriend's comrades in dry conversation.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Austeeenxx: 6:38pm On Jun 07, 2020
No shiits man, At least You were smart enough to fall for an unintelligent guy.
Besides, since intelligence is a dealbreaker, I really don't know what u are still doing in this relationship that will eventually end in tears.
Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by AntiWailer: 6:49pm On Jun 07, 2020
Tell him he is not smart.


She o lo stupeed ni

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Nobody: 6:50pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
Good morning. This issue has been bothering me for a long time, and I feel like it's too sensitive to ask for second opinions from people I know so I figured I'd maybe ask some strangers on the internet.

I've been with my boyfriend for about 6 months now and he's everything I ever wanted in a man. Physically, he's gorgeous, and he also loves me alot. He's kind, he's patient, communicates effectively and all. You know, all the good stuff.

But here's the problem, he cannot hold a conversation beyond "what are you doing" , "what did you eat" (and all that boring stuff) to save his life. I'm not even talking about intellectual conversations like quantum theory or anything, normal conversations about stuff that's happening around the world or around us. Anytime we try to, it usually fails spectacularly. He either ends up missing the ENTIRE point and saying something totally unrelated, or he just waits for me to say what I think so he can go "Yeeaaaa that's true" , leaving me really pissed.


He has absolutely NOTHING intelligent to contribute to any serious conversation, and this hurts me alot because it is a HUGE turn off and I'm slowly losing interest in him. It's a very tricky situation because he does/did well academically, he graduated with very good grades but that's about it...nothing more. I didn't notice it at first - before we started dating, or I would never have dated him because it is a deal breaker for me.

I have considered telling him but I don't exactly know how to approach the conversation without being rude/insensitive, I know telling him would really hurt him and I don't want that. I've also thought about learning how to live with it, because no one is perfect right? Maybe I'm asking for too much?

The latter option is what I've been doing and it's gradually killing me. I fear that I'll fall out of love completely with him and end up hating myself for ruining a good thing, because he's a really good guy .

I'd like to know what you think


Is your boyfriend Iamgrey5.?
Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by shadeyinka(m): 6:51pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
Good morning. This .

But here's the problem, he cannot hold a conversation beyond "what are you doing" , "what did you eat" (and all that boring stuff) to save his life. I'm not even talking about intellectual conversations like quantum theory or anything, normal conversations about stuff that's happening around the world or around us. Anytime we try to, it usually fails spectacularly. He either ends up missing the ENTIRE point and saying something totally unrelated, or he just waits for me to say what I think so he can go "Yeeaaaa that's true" , leaving me really pissed.




I'd like to know what you think
Sorry girl. Many guys are like that now. Lack of education beyond what they were forced to read in school.

Unfortunately, it's too late to change him except he notices the problem himself and decides to change.

Otherwise check out his other interests like football, movies. But count him out of other things.

Don't waste your time with his looks o!
Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by stanliwise(m): 6:51pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
Good morning. This issue has been bothering me for a long time, and I feel like it's too sensitive to ask for second opinions from people I know so I figured I'd maybe ask some strangers on the internet.

I've been with my boyfriend for about 6 months now and he's everything I ever wanted in a man. Physically, he's gorgeous, and he also loves me alot. He's kind, he's patient, communicates effectively and all. You know, all the good stuff.

But here's the problem, he cannot hold a conversation beyond "what are you doing" , "what did you eat" (and all that boring stuff) to save his life. I'm not even talking about intellectual conversations like quantum theory or anything, normal conversations about stuff that's happening around the world or around us. Anytime we try to, it usually fails spectacularly. He either ends up missing the ENTIRE point and saying something totally unrelated, or he just waits for me to say what I think so he can go "Yeeaaaa that's true" , leaving me really pissed.


He has absolutely NOTHING intelligent to contribute to any serious conversation, and this hurts me alot because it is a HUGE turn off and I'm slowly losing interest in him. It's a very tricky situation because he does/did well academically, he graduated with very good grades but that's about it...nothing more. I didn't notice it at first - before we started dating, or I would never have dated him because it is a deal breaker for me.

I have considered telling him but I don't exactly know how to approach the conversation without being rude/insensitive, I know telling him would really hurt him and I don't want that. I've also thought about learning how to live with it, because no one is perfect right? Maybe I'm asking for too much?

The latter option is what I've been doing and it's gradually killing me. I fear that I'll fall out of love completely with him and end up hating myself for ruining a good thing, because he's a really good guy .

I'd like to know what you think
Take our time to tell him what you expect him to say when next you people are discussing. Like teach him how to respond. Anytime he is straying off. Call him to attention and explain what you like to hear.
Not everyone knows how to make a conversation.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Nigeriabiafra80: 6:52pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
Good morning. This issue has been bothering me for a long time, and I feel like it's too sensitive to ask for second opinions from people I know so I figured I'd maybe ask some strangers on the internet.

I've been with my boyfriend for about 6 months now and he's everything I ever wanted in a man. Physically, he's gorgeous, and he also loves me alot. He's kind, he's patient, communicates effectively and all. You know, all the good stuff.

But here's the problem, he cannot hold a conversation beyond "what are you doing" , "what did you eat" (and all that boring stuff) to save his life. I'm not even talking about intellectual conversations like quantum theory or anything, normal conversations about stuff that's happening around the world or around us. Anytime we try to, it usually fails spectacularly. He either ends up missing the ENTIRE point and saying something totally unrelated, or he just waits for me to say what I think so he can go "Yeeaaaa that's true" , leaving me really pissed.


He has absolutely NOTHING intelligent to contribute to any serious conversation, and this hurts me alot because it is a HUGE turn off and I'm slowly losing interest in him. It's a very tricky situation because he does/did well academically, he graduated with very good grades but that's about it...nothing more. I didn't notice it at first - before we started dating, or I would never have dated him because it is a deal breaker for me.

I have considered telling him but I don't exactly know how to approach the conversation without being rude/insensitive, I know telling him would really hurt him and I don't want that. I've also thought about learning how to live with it, because no one is perfect right? Maybe I'm asking for too much?

The latter option is what I've been doing and it's gradually killing me. I fear that I'll fall out of love completely with him and end up hating myself for ruining a good thing, because he's a really good guy .

I'd like to know what you think
Am having same issue with my fiancee
Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Farki: 6:53pm On Jun 07, 2020
Sister say something, best case he changes worst case you break up. You can't fix a flat tire from inside the car.
Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Monjerk: 6:53pm On Jun 07, 2020
Even you are you Smart?

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by emoney2012(m): 6:53pm On Jun 07, 2020
Snipespeter:
This life self, you try to hold a meaningful conversation with your girlfriend she will say that you are claiming you know it all.
You keep quiet for peace to reign, they say you are not smart. I tire oh

WOMEN!!! WATIN UNA WANT?
Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by fergie001: 6:53pm On Jun 07, 2020
jansonn:
Chai, this life!! And me dey find girl I can discuss politics, nature, medicine and all that intellectual sturvs and all the girls I meet are as dumb as a chicken only Instagram and billing, even the fashion they claim they know and the movies they watch, they can't identify Sylvester stallion, they still call him Rambo for goodness sakes!! Let's chat pls, am really sapiosexual and am done with these "pretty" girls
It looks like we have the same problem sef....I don tire jareh

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Nobody: 6:53pm On Jun 07, 2020
this is what men have been passing through for a long time now

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Justbehave(m): 6:54pm On Jun 07, 2020
If men start dumping you ladies based on the way most of you talk clulessly and chat like fowl,then only very few will have a boyfriend. Manage am like that. E get why.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by jansonn(m): 6:55pm On Jun 07, 2020
fergie001:

It looks like we have the same problem sef....I don tire jareh
Abi, the thing tire me jare
Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Damntruth(m): 6:56pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
Good morning. This issue has been bothering me for a long time, and I feel like it's too sensitive to ask for second opinions from people I know so I figured I'd maybe ask some strangers on the internet.

I've been with my boyfriend for about 6 months now and he's everything I ever wanted in a man. Physically, he's gorgeous, and he also loves me alot. He's kind, he's patient, communicates effectively and all. You know, all the good stuff.

But here's the problem, he cannot hold a conversation beyond "what are you doing" , "what did you eat" (and all that boring stuff) to save his life. I'm not even talking about intellectual conversations like quantum theory or anything, normal conversations about stuff that's happening around the world or around us. Anytime we try to, it usually fails spectacularly. He either ends up missing the ENTIRE point and saying something totally unrelated, or he just waits for me to say what I think so he can go "Yeeaaaa that's true" , leaving me really pissed.


He has absolutely NOTHING intelligent to contribute to any serious conversation, and this hurts me alot because it is a HUGE turn off and I'm slowly losing interest in him. It's a very tricky situation because he does/did well academically, he graduated with very good grades but that's about it...nothing more. I didn't notice it at first - before we started dating, or I would never have dated him because it is a deal breaker for me.

I have considered telling him but I don't exactly know how to approach the conversation without being rude/insensitive, I know telling him would really hurt him and I don't want that. I've also thought about learning how to live with it, because no one is perfect right? Maybe I'm asking for too much?

The latter option is what I've been doing and it's gradually killing me. I fear that I'll fall out of love completely with him and end up hating myself for ruining a good thing, because he's a really good guy .

I'd like to know what you think
just date me already I promise u ..you won't be bored

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Mccullum: 6:56pm On Jun 07, 2020
Come and be closer with me, surely you'll get that type of talks from me.... grin

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Roon9(m): 6:56pm On Jun 07, 2020
Snipespeter:
This life self, you try to hold a meaningful conversation with your girlfriend she will say that you are claiming you know it all.
You keep quiet for peace to reign, they say you are not smart. I tire oh

What do women want

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by emoney2012(m): 6:57pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
Good morning. This issue has been bothering me for a long time, and I feel like it's too sensitive to ask for second opinions from people I know so I figured I'd maybe ask some strangers on the internet.

I've been with my boyfriend for about 6 months now and he's everything I ever wanted in a man. Physically, he's gorgeous, and he also loves me alot. He's kind, he's patient, communicates effectively and all. You know, all the good stuff.

But here's the problem, he cannot hold a conversation beyond "what are you doing" , "what did you eat" (and all that boring stuff) to save his life. I'm not even talking about intellectual conversations like quantum theory or anything, normal conversations about stuff that's happening around the world or around us. Anytime we try to, it usually fails spectacularly. He either ends up missing the ENTIRE point and saying something totally unrelated, or he just waits for me to say what I think so he can go "Yeeaaaa that's true" , leaving me really pissed.


He has absolutely NOTHING intelligent to contribute to any serious conversation, and this hurts me alot because it is a HUGE turn off and I'm slowly losing interest in him. It's a very tricky situation because he does/did well academically, he graduated with very good grades but that's about it...nothing more. I didn't notice it at first - before we started dating, or I would never have dated him because it is a deal breaker for me.

I have considered telling him but I don't exactly know how to approach the conversation without being rude/insensitive, I know telling him would really hurt him and I don't want that. I've also thought about learning how to live with it, because no one is perfect right? Maybe I'm asking for too much?

The latter option is what I've been doing and it's gradually killing me. I fear that I'll fall out of love completely with him and end up hating myself for ruining a good thing, because he's a really good guy .

I'd like to know what you think


What do women really want?

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Damseldammie(f): 6:57pm On Jun 07, 2020
You can't have everything in your partner I hope you know that & that's the reason we either address them as our perfect match, complete being or better half. Hence, you don't expect him to possess everything you ever wanted in a man, so you what you possesses which he doesn't to support him & vice versa. Stop being inquisitive

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Parisian: 6:57pm On Jun 07, 2020
Nobody wants a screenshot of your low IQ conversations. Learn to comprehend issues before delving into them.

The op is talking about her own bf and his inability to hold or make meaningful contributions to conversations and you're talking trash.

yenereal:
angry

So what do you girls contribute during chats with fellow guys? Do you need screenshots of my chats with girls to make you keep quiet? They'll be like "Awwwn tanchu", "I'm blushin", "Kk" etc.
Now your guy is chatting the same way and you are complaining. That's to tell you what guys pass through every day.
Let me expose you, I'm sure you want your guy to be naughty or use swear words so that you can enjoy his chat. It has nothing to do with your energy quantization or quantum theory you said (Lol).

Obviously, he may be a shy type or you are his first gf or he doesn't really expand his horizons in terms of reading thus making it difficult for him to think outside the box.
So if you are considering quiting, who would you leave him for? Is it a crime if you teach him or assist him? Unless he has another weak point, like not working or abuses you, I see no reason why you should leave him, because if all guys or everyone was to take the decision you're about to take, most of us would be without a partner.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by bukatyne(f): 6:58pm On Jun 07, 2020
Ybaby:


Yea it does!

It is why men may marry very intellectually smart wives when they are poor but once successful they will step down to women with average IQ but who know how to make a man feel masculine and strong d these men will refuse to let side chic go.

Reason : intellect never made a peniis hard.

Men have two brains and once successful the dominant brain is the peniiss.

Dont believe me : just observe your surroundings

Starter wives are used for ladders and trophy wives are pampered.

Starter wives are intellectual and know how to help a man succeed and trophy wives know how to make a man beg (does not mean she is daft but she does not lead with intellect when with a man - she leads with femininty)

A woman should aspire to be both.

Intellectual for herself

Sexy for her man

One guy calls it queen vs princess concept

A princess is pampered and are the trophy wives.

A queen is matronly and are the first wives when the man is coming up.

It is also the wife he needs vs the wife he wants.

A woman ought to know what her husband needs and be it per time.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Segzy19: 6:58pm On Jun 07, 2020
Simply leave him abi. He will find another person that loves him and can manage him well. Ladies always think they can get all they want 100%. From your description he has about 90 to 95% of what you want in a man but they little missing percentage (which is manageable) is what is bothering you. Why don't you engage him, and bring him out of his shell? Your impatience is an issue. If don't want him, leave him. Don't disturb us on this forum

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by zicoraads: 6:58pm On Jun 07, 2020
You should break up. You should really break up.

You'll cheat on him in the future, especially if you meet someone who's what you want. You'll meet someone at work or somewhere and you'll cheat on him.

End the relationship.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by MrNipplesLover(m): 6:59pm On Jun 07, 2020
Nbote:
If he was smart enough to make U fall in luv with him den he's smart enough to b ur boyfriend.. Thing is U've found someone much more sociable dan he is and U are now beginning to see flaws.. If U have lost interest in the relationship jus waka pass and leave d young man alone



women are confused creatures.

when a lady starts cheating on her guy or going out with another guy, it will show in her attitude. that's when comparison starts.

it is very easy to spot a cheating girlfriend. but when the guy keeps calm as if he doesn't know what's going on, the lady thinks he's dull and not smart.

a sensible girl should be smart enough to know when to stop cheating or going out with another guy. ur main guy is not a dull guy.


just like one girl that was talking to me on phone few days ago, she said she's now wiser than me cos she's married. she said I don't talk to much and she concluded that I no wise like her now.
person wey no old reach our third born.

I just dey laugh.

person wey I don fvck scatter before she married.
rubbish.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by febirim09: 7:00pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
Good morning. This issue has been bothering me for a long time, and I feel like it's too sensitive to ask for second opinions from people I know so I figured I'd maybe ask some strangers on the internet.

I've been with my boyfriend for about 6 months now and he's everything I ever wanted in a man. Physically, he's gorgeous, and he also loves me alot. He's kind, he's patient, communicates effectively and all. You know, all the good stuff.

But here's the problem, he cannot hold a conversation beyond "what are you doing" , "what did you eat" (and all that boring stuff) to save his life. I'm not even talking about intellectual conversations like quantum theory or anything, normal conversations about stuff that's happening around the world or around us. Anytime we try to, it usually fails spectacularly. He either ends up missing the ENTIRE point and saying something totally unrelated, or he just waits for me to say what I think so he can go "Yeeaaaa that's true" , leaving me really pissed.


He has absolutely NOTHING intelligent to contribute to any serious conversation, and this hurts me alot because it is a HUGE turn off and I'm slowly losing interest in him. It's a very tricky situation because he does/did well academically, he graduated with very good grades but that's about it...nothing more. I didn't notice it at first - before we started dating, or I would never have dated him because it is a deal breaker for me.

I have considered telling him but I don't exactly know how to approach the conversation without being rude/insensitive, I know telling him would really hurt him and I don't want that. I've also thought about learning how to live with it, because no one is perfect right? Maybe I'm asking for too much?

The latter option is what I've been doing and it's gradually killing me. I fear that I'll fall out of love completely with him and end up hating myself for ruining a good thing, because he's a really good guy .

I'd like to know what you think

Pls tell him so he can improve, do it with care
Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Nobody: 7:00pm On Jun 07, 2020
Juliusmalema:



Is your boyfriend Iamgrey5 ?
Lobatan grin grin
Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by sammychimex(m): 7:00pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
Good morning. This issue has been bothering me for a long time, and I feel like it's too sensitive to ask for second opinions from people I know so I figured I'd maybe ask some strangers on the internet.

I've been with my boyfriend for about 6 months now and he's everything I ever wanted in a man. Physically, he's gorgeous, and he also loves me alot. He's kind, he's patient, communicates effectively and all. You know, all the good stuff.

But here's the problem, he cannot hold a conversation beyond "what are you doing" , "what did you eat" (and all that boring stuff) to save his life. I'm not even talking about intellectual conversations like quantum theory or anything, normal conversations about stuff that's happening around the world or around us. Anytime we try to, it usually fails spectacularly. He either ends up missing the ENTIRE point and saying something totally unrelated, or he just waits for me to say what I think so he can go "Yeeaaaa that's true" , leaving me really pissed.


He has absolutely NOTHING intelligent to contribute to any serious conversation, and this hurts me alot because it is a HUGE turn off and I'm slowly losing interest in him. It's a very tricky situation because he does/did well academically, he graduated with very good grades but that's about it...nothing more. I didn't notice it at first - before we started dating, or I would never have dated him because it is a deal breaker for me.

I have considered telling him but I don't exactly know how to approach the conversation without being rude/insensitive, I know telling him would really hurt him and I don't want that. I've also thought about learning how to live with it, because no one is perfect right? Maybe I'm asking for too much?

The latter option is what I've been doing and it's gradually killing me. I fear that I'll fall out of love completely with him and end up hating myself for ruining a good thing, because he's a really good guy .

I'd like to know what you think


Sorry I have to quote the whole story, but you are very special type of lady, most ladies can't hold an intelligent conversation, thumbs up on that. As for your guy if he doesn't know whats happening around him then he most definitely can't hold an intelligent conversation. My advice except you are ready to think for yourself and himself when you guys get married you better move on. A man is not just a figure head but also an intellectual head in the home, having conversations on broad topics will help spice up the marriage.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Surulereman(m): 7:01pm On Jun 07, 2020
Nobody, not even you OP, is perfect. You have rated him well in the major aspects, including academics. You may leave him if you wish to but someone else out there will appreciate him for who he is.
Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by TruthHurts100: 7:01pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
Good morning. This issue has been bothering me for a long time, and I feel like it's too sensitive to ask for second opinions from people I know so I figured I'd maybe ask some strangers on the internet.

I've been with my boyfriend for about 6 months now and he's everything I ever wanted in a man. Physically, he's gorgeous, and he also loves me alot. He's kind, he's patient, communicates effectively and all. You know, all the good stuff.

But here's the problem, he cannot hold a conversation beyond "what are you doing" , "what did you eat" (and all that boring stuff) to save his life. I'm not even talking about intellectual conversations like quantum theory or anything, normal conversations about stuff that's happening around the world or around us. Anytime we try to, it usually fails spectacularly. He either ends up missing the ENTIRE point and saying something totally unrelated, or he just waits for me to say what I think so he can go "Yeeaaaa that's true" , leaving me really pissed.


He has absolutely NOTHING intelligent to contribute to any serious conversation, and this hurts me alot because it is a HUGE turn off and I'm slowly losing interest in him. It's a very tricky situation because he does/did well academically, he graduated with very good grades but that's about it...nothing more. I didn't notice it at first - before we started dating, or I would never have dated him because it is a deal breaker for me.

I have considered telling him but I don't exactly know how to approach the conversation without being rude/insensitive, I know telling him would really hurt him and I don't want that. I've also thought about learning how to live with it, because no one is perfect right? Maybe I'm asking for too much?

The latter option is what I've been doing and it's gradually killing me. I fear that I'll fall out of love completely with him and end up hating myself for ruining a good thing, because he's a really good guy .

I'd like to know what you think

Chai! You see, please leave him so he can meet someone who will appreciate him for whom he is.

So you want it all, abi? Aside the plenty good qualities you mentioned, see the yeye excuse you're making. Kuku tell us you've found someone better and you want to leave him. Na unar way nar. If he's a genius now, same you will still complain that he's too intelligent and you usually feel stupid when he talks.

Shift abeg.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by tobijas001(m): 7:02pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
Good morning. This issue has been bothering me for a long time, and I feel like it's too sensitive to ask for second opinions from people I know so I figured I'd maybe ask some strangers on the internet.

I've been with my boyfriend for about 6 months now and he's everything I ever wanted in a man. Physically, he's gorgeous, and he also loves me alot. He's kind, he's patient, communicates effectively and all. You know, all the good stuff.

But here's the problem, he cannot hold a conversation beyond "what are you doing" , "what did you eat" (and all that boring stuff) to save his life. I'm not even talking about intellectual conversations like quantum theory or anything, normal conversations about stuff that's happening around the world or around us. Anytime we try to, it usually fails spectacularly. He either ends up missing the ENTIRE point and saying something totally unrelated, or he just waits for me to say what I think so he can go "Yeeaaaa that's true" , leaving me really pissed.


He has absolutely NOTHING intelligent to contribute to any serious conversation, and this hurts me alot because it is a HUGE turn off and I'm slowly losing interest in him. It's a very tricky situation because he does/did well academically, he graduated with very good grades but that's about it...nothing more. I didn't notice it at first - before we started dating, or I would never have dated him because it is a deal breaker for me.

I have considered telling him but I don't exactly know how to approach the conversation without being rude/insensitive, I know telling him would really hurt him and I don't want that. I've also thought about learning how to live with it, because no one is perfect right? Maybe I'm asking for too much?

The latter option is what I've been doing and it's gradually killing me. I fear that I'll fall out of love completely with him and end up hating myself for ruining a good thing, because he's a really good guy .

I'd like to know what you think
Dear OP, I fall in d same category with ur BF, we are brought up differently, he's not at fault, i have lost someone I cherished so much just because of this issue, you just have to help him in the little way you can.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by Nobody: 7:03pm On Jun 07, 2020
cynosuree:
You don't have to be social to be able to contribute intelligently to a conversation. I'm an introvert, not social at all, and I can contribute to pretty much any topic

Try to be patient with him. I'm sure he is loving and caring, the type that will help you go to the market and still come back to massage your back. You know you can't have it all right?

However, ensure he is not also slow in taking decisions. That's the worst. In short, that is the flaw you should be looking out for, before someone will make you a girlfriend forever. That's if you see a future with him sha.

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Re: Do I Tell My Boyfriend He's Not Smart ? by torvickof1312(m): 7:03pm On Jun 07, 2020
You can't get it all in one person but you can get 80% attributes you need in a man.

Being educated is different from being exposed.

The smartness you looking for may not be in the body build/physic you like, the body build you like may not give you the coded reasoning or smartness you looking for.

Stay and fine tune him the way you like or walk away and look for Mr perfect.

Wish you luck.

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