Healthy Masculinity | How to Handle An Educated Woman

It has been observed in society that a well-educated woman can be intimidating to men when it comes to dating. They are then labeled as difficult and overbearing. But, to be honest, that isn’t exactly how things should be.

All women are intelligent and capable on their own terms. Toxic masculinity dictates that you should not date a smart woman because her intellect intimidates you.

I believe it would take a real man to overcome it.

It’s about time you see a woman for more than her physical characteristics and learn to accept her for her entirety, including her random musings and smart mouth.

When it comes to education, women are increasingly outpacing men. There is a significant gender gap in education. According to new Pew Research Center findings, this disparity is only growing. With that said, if you consider a smart woman to be “non-dating material,” you may find yourself with no one to date at all.

Lucky for you, here’s a guide on how to date a woman who gives more value to her intellect than to her looks.

1. Come up with better conversation topics.

This comes without saying that educated women are way past being entertained by small talk. Sometimes, they may even treat you according to your ability to make an interesting dialog. It’s their way of determining if they need to dumb things down for you or not.

These women enjoy deep and meaningful conversations. I don’t necessarily mean that you discuss the origin of life or the deep cosmos when I say you have “deep conversations.” You can start by introducing yourself and your interests to each other to discover areas of common interest.

2. Appeal to her intellect.

Show her that you can keep and handle her mind. Embrace your own qualities and let her see the real you. Don’t try to be something you are not just to impress her. A woman like her gets attracted when a man projects confidence and authenticity.

Show genuine interest in her and what she does without demeaning your own. You also need to keep an open mind and be ready to think out-of-the-box every now and then. She will surely open up to you as well when you do this.

3. Remember that she is still a woman, nonetheless.

I understand it can be easy to get intimidated when talking to a woman who can talk more about global economic status or geeks out to Star Wars and comic books more than you. Still, like any other woman, she wants to feel like she is pursued and appreciated, rather than being seen as a competition.

A smart woman might seem like an independent woman who needs no man in her life, but, trust me on this, you’d be able to appeal to her more if you also pay attention to her delicate and feminine features.

Nowadays, encountering a smart woman is ubiquitous. In fact, women have more access to quality education than men. While having a smart woman by your side can be advantageous, it also has its portion of difficulties. You are expected to be a man who is responsible, self-assured, and perceptive.

Even though they have smart mouths and may seem they are always ready to talk back, they are still women who require love, care, and attention. You will never get bored with a woman whose intelligence you can appreciate, that much I can promise.