Is being a nerd attractive?

This is open to both genders, would you date someone who is bit nerdy?

I was thinking even though I don't look like a typical nerd I do have a lot of nerdy interests such as movies, video games, literature, so on. which i'll never change. People seem to quite surprised by my interests, expected me to be a stereotype into football and that which i'm not.

I personally think being a bit of nerd can be quite attractive having a interest that isn't involved around yourself like working out, make up etc.

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Reply 1

ellewoodings

Well I wouldn't say that I look for someone who is nerdy, but then it wouldnt put me off somebody either, it's just part of their personality really

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Reply 2

username447608

Im a giant nerd my boyfriends just use to me sitting reading Bronte or Dickens in the corner while him and his friends play drinking games,and get ready to go clubbing he just thinks im wierd and a bit eccentric but its never caused issues in realtinships they just think im a bit of an oddball!

Reply 3

Rolfcore

This is a good question. being a geek myself im attracted to geeky girls/guys mainly because they can keep up with me when i rant about geeky stuff.

Reply 4

pinklover1993

I am a little bit of a nerd myself. When ever i tell people that I am doing a degree in ICT they are a bit taken back. There is nothing wrong with being a bit of nerd as long as you have a good personality. I think its attractive to be a bit nerdy.

Reply 5

Schroedinger's Pandora

Absolutely! Yet to find a nice boy who will embrace my Royal history/ physics/ art fascinations. I (almost) have a PhD but when dating I usually feel too embarrassed to talk about what really interests me or what I do for a living. I think it puts guys off :dontknow:

. There are certain stereotypes that come with being geeky.

Reply 6

suffocation1992

Yeh as long as it's not anything to do with manga.

Reply 7

Rosa Arabelle

Original post by suffocation1992

Yeh as long as it's not <i>anything</i> to do with manga.

Aw..what's wrong with manga? :frown:

Reply 8

username221592

inb4 someone who thinks wearing glasses with no lenses, using Apple products, and proudly expressing "I'm such a nerd!", is the definition of a nerd.

Reply 9

suffocation1992

Original post by Rosa Arabelle

Aw..what's wrong with manga? :frown:

It's sad.

Reply 10

Flibble22

I bloody well hope so. I'm screwed if not.

Reply 11

Rosa Arabelle

Original post by suffocation1992

It's sad.

Brilliant reason.

Reply 12

jazzie14

YES! I actually really like nerds. It shows they actually care about something if they are a little geeky.

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no.

There are alot of nerds out there who are condescending *****. So no, being a nerd on it's own is not enough to be attractive imo.

Reply 15

Schmucks

Original post by Dark Horse

There are alot of nerds out there who are condescending *****. So no, being a nerd on it's own is not enough to be attractive imo.

It seems a bit condescending to me to label others 'nerds'.

OP, what are we referring to as your idea of 'nerdy'? Are we talking high intelligence, interesting in reading, somewhat introvert and shy? These are typical traits of the alleged stereotype, but all which i'd class as a preference when looking for a girl. I like a well educated girl (heck, smarter than me is even better, I love expanding horizons and learning from those I care of around me) and I am a sucker for the quiter, shy girl. If this sort of thing is 'nerdy', then get me a nerd.

Reply 16

MRH94

Mangas are awesome! :bban:

Reply 17

systeric

Do you really think you're gonna get an objective answer to this here mate? Remember where you are. On an internet forum.

Reply 18

Dark Horse

Original post by Schmucks

Tbh I don't agree. People judge and label others all the time without even realizing it. If anything, it's necessary. How else would you know who to befriend and who to avoid?

Reply 19

Schmucks

Original post by Dark Horse

Tbh I don't agree. People judge and label others all the time without even realizing it. If anything, it's necessary. How else would you know who to befriend and who to avoid?

By judging them on their own personality rather than writing people off immediately through simple stereotypes. Why, is it a problem to befriend people from certain 'stereotypes'? :s-smilie: