How important is it that your partner be willing and able to participate in meaningful philosophical conversations?
59%
Extremely important
- Frankie Robinson, 36, from Chicago, IL
"Communication is key in establishing and keeping a relationship going!! " - Theresa G, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Substantial conversation is important and also not a common attribute, which makes it more valuable." - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Smarts are a must." - Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"I like a smart guy who is a thinker" - Anne C, 24, from Miami, FL
"We should be able to talk about anything and should be on the same page on key issues." - Kimone Campbell, 27, from Palm Beach, FL
"Don't want to have the same boring conversation all the time " - Heather Callan, 25, from Chicago, IL
"I've got a brain, I use it all day everyday and I want you to keep up. " - Greta Eagan, 30, from New York, NY
"If there is no depth, there is no relationship." - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"When I'm old and gray and my parts aren't working anymore, I want to be able to chat it out." - Claire Griffin, 28, from Charleston, SC
"Talking about only what's in front of you would get very, very old." - Vicky K, 25, from Chino Hills, CA
"I'd also like to be able to share and learn through discussion." - Christina Johnson, 31, from New York, NY
"At least sometimes." - Kate Sample, 31, from Chicago, IL
"Life is about more than stuff." - Lisa Miao, 27, from New York, NY
"Intellectual equality is important to me." - Nancy Spruiell, 43, from New York, NY
"Be able to have meaningful philisophical conversation, but respect others' beliefs." - Miki Taka, 27, from Columbus, OH
"I want to be on the same mental level as my partner." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"I like a guy that can A.) Think and B.) Communicate. Inspire me." - Mekalia Reid, 27, from New York, NY
"I need a person who's smart and interested in the world. Mimbos need not apply." - Tashyana Lowe-Chin, 0, from
"When it's time to have a good meaningful conversation I need someone that can talk to me." - Emily Pelton, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"I also like talking about trivial things and making fart noises..." - Jessica Chang, 30, from Los Angeles, CA
"Don't need to discuss the meaning of life all the time, but keep up if it comes up" - Carly Twisselman, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"Communication is key to any relationship. Serious conversations always arise, be able to participate" - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"Because of my profession I like talking about life and philosophy." - Susie Jones, 29, from Naples, Fl
"We need to have solid conversations- not just "what do you want to eat tonight/movie to watch."" - Schuyler Pham, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"I like to tackle the issues - just don't smother me with your philosophy." - Tiffany Clarke, 25, from richmond, ca
"I love intellect." - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"If you can't pique my interest with a mentally stimulating conversation, you're out." - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"An important part of satisfying relationships." - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"Being able to share ideas and express yourselves mindfully makes relationships exciting." - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"I'm a night owl. When the witching hour hits, that's all there is. " - Danielle L, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I am attracted to people who are passionate and opinionated." - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"I love a guy who can think beyond his next beer." - Veronica Cheung, 24, from San Diego, CA
"There's no relationship without that." - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"If I want to talk about it, he should be willing to add to the conversation." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"I don't swim in the shallow end" - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"I love an intellectual man."
18%
Somewhat important
- Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"I love to have meaningful conversations." - Anna Bykova, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"It's great if he is for interesting discussions" - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"I want to be able to share my thoughts and opinions with him, and have him want to do the same." - Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"Take it or leave it, philosophy isn't my passion" - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"I'm sure we can find other things to talk about than philosophy" - Priya Massand, 30, from Flushing, NY
"Intelligence is important but boring isn't good either..." - Amy Liu, 23, from San Diego, CA
"They can't be a retard...and not too opinionated or else it gets annoying." - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"Philosophical? Not necessarily. But intelligence and being able to have a good conversation is key." - Allison Baxley, 29, from New York, NY
"Being able to challenge each other and debate is a core communication essential." - Emily Woolf, 26, from Brooklyn, NY
"I can't date anyone that couldn't be on Jeopardy." - Lauren McHenry, 26, from Dallas, TX
"I like to make my brain flex."
2%
Not at all important
- Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"I do that at work so when I'm home, lighter conversation is preferable."