After so many failed attempts at dating men you have met through romantic channels, you are thinking about a different approach.
That of meeting a romantic partner through friendship.
This is new territory for you, as you have religiously regarded your friendships with men as separate from your relationships with men you are romantically attracted to.
Since you haven’t had much luck with this, you are wondering whether you should change your approach.
Intelligence isn’t anywhere near as important to guys who are looking for a partner as other factors, as long as she has sufficient social skills and common sense.
That said, there is a minority group of men who look at intelligence in a potential partner as a major factor.
These are men with advanced college degrees.
These minority of men seek out women who are highly educated too.