Description
High scorers are not necessarily sexually attracted to intelligent people but desire a romantic partner who is smart, interested in intellectual conversations, and is able to challenge their thinking. Intelligence is in this way, a source of practical compatibility for high scorers.
Related Traits
Pragmatic Sapiosexuality and Physical Sapiosexuality are related and are twin components of the Sapiosexuality Pattern. While both traits prioritize intelligence, they differ in their motivations and desires.
Physical Sapiosexuals are primarily driven by sexual attraction and arousal while Pragmatic Sapiosexuals are driven by a desire for intellectual stimulation as a pragmatic and foundational characteristic in a romantic partner.
Both involve being drawn to people who can challenge their intellect and engage in stimulating conversation.