For a long-term relationship, compatibility in all aspects is super important. For example, having shared values, expectations, and aspirations are the primary things partners need to see eye to eye. According to experts, intellectual compatibility in A relationship is very important.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
Jenna Ponaman, CPC, once said, “Intellectual compatibility is when both people are mentally stimulated by the same conversations.” Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you both have to be on the same IQ level, but they tend to engage in deep, meaningful, mutually interesting conversations for you.
However, you should also note that no matter how much in love you are with your partner, there is a very high probability of very serious issues coming up if you both want different things in life and do not complement each other and have the same goals.
In other words, it is difficult to make a relationship last if you and your partner have nothing to discuss. So, according to experts, here are some signs that you and your partner may not be intellectually compatible;
12 SIGNS YOU ARE NOT INTELLECTUALLY COMPATIBLE
1. YOU HAVE DIFFERENT IMAGINATIONS OF THE FUTURE.
If you and your partner don’t seem to agree about marriage, children, or other personal goals, there is a red flag. It simply shows that you both imagine different futures and different things in life which cannot be compromised because it would only bring about feelings of unfulfillment and unhappiness.
Such incompatibility should not be managed as it might lead to emotional trauma as time goes on.
2. WHEN THERE IS A STUDENT-TEACHER FEELING.
According to a licensed marriage and family therapist, Heidi McBain, M.A. “If one partner feels intellectually superior and the other feels intellectually inferior, this can be a big problem in the relationship.”
Have you ever been in a situation where your partner tries to turn every little mistake into a teachable time? Does he/she always claim to be right and you are wrong? Do they correct everything you do or say? Does your partner always make you feel guilty for something when he/she is entirely at fault? Do they interfere whenever you want to talk? This can make the relationship biased as one partner has taken the role of a ” teacher ” and the other the role of a “student.”
You can have an open conversation with your partner if this bothers you, as they may not even realize they are doing it. Being highly intellectual shouldn’t cause discomfort and incompatibility.
3. BOREDOM
If you feel bored, you and your partner will need to work on your intellectual abilities.
Whenever you feel bored and tired with the topics your partner brings up or how they communicate, this is usually a sign of intellectual incompatibility.
According to Rosalind Sedacca, bored partners call friends, family, and other persons frequently to get the excitement they lack in their relationship.
Nevertheless, if there’s any evidence of an intellectual difference in your relationship, remember that you cannot force your partner to change who they are. You can instead find other factors that strengthen your relationship.
Make an effort to discover other mutual interests if you wish to improve your connection with him/her and give you something of real value to share.
4. HAVING ONLY SMALL TALKS
There is an intellectual incompatibility In your relationship if you can’t discuss anything serious with your partner or have long discussions.
Although it could also be a sign that you are not yet comfortable with each other because having a deep and meaningful conversation comes with time, with someone you have been with for a very long time.
However, if you have been together for a long and you are no longer having more exciting and meaningful discussions about topics you care about, then compatibility is lacking.
5. YOU PRETEND
When you can’t be yourself in front of him/her, you struggle to meet his expectations at the expense of your happiness, you inconvenience yourself to please him/her, and always strive to strike a rapport and develop a good understanding level, then it might be a sign that you are intellectually incompatible because when you are truly compatible with your lover, you do not shy away from expressing your true emotions.
6. WHEN YOUR PARTNER DOES NOT TREAT YOUR NEEDS AS IMPORTANT
When your partner does not value your needs, whether sexually or emotionally, there is a problem. If he/she takes you for granted and you are the only one who strives to make the relationship work, or he/she is unapologetic when you are disrespected, then the intellectual incompatibility can’t be overemphasized.
Everyone at one point in time loves to have his/her opinion matter and not be made less important, as this can cause low self-esteem. Avoid such toxicity, and never let anyone silence your voice.
7. FEELING OF COMPETITION
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If you feel like you are always competing against each other or if your partner feels more like an adversary and less like an ally, then life Coach Nina Rubin, M. says it might be a sign of intellectual incompatibility.
Couples shouldn’t always need to outdo each other, although there is something called ‘healthy competition. As much as being competitive can be a fun way to flirt with each other if that is your choice, it shouldn’t be happening all the time.
If this happens, it is of utmost importance to speak up early and let your partner know how you feel; in a relationship, there is enough room for each couple member to succeed. Making every activity competition will make it difficult for you both to grow together.
8. LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF WHEN AROUND THEM
You may be intellectually incompatible with your partner when you start feeling resentful, jealous, nervous, or less confident around them.
You tend to agree with and say yes to everything they say even when uncomfortable because you doubt yourself to know better.
This tends to occur when one partner has a habit of interrupting, over-explaining, or sometimes even putting their partner down. If this is the case, be aware that your partner putting you down has nothing to do with you or your intelligence level. Rather, it might be that you are not that compatible.
Speak up if this does not go well with you to avoid being belittled because they may not even realize they are doing it.
9. MORE FOCUS IS ON THE PHYSICAL ASPECT
Even while it is perfectly OK for a relationship to be purely physical, take note if you or your partner is trying to connect on a more emotional level, but instead, things get diverted to the physical. For example, if your partner tries to attract you with physical acts whenever you try to have a deep conversation, that is a sign to look out for. Most times, this happens because they may not know how to engage with you on intellectual topics so they rely on their strengths instead.
If this is the situation, ask them what they are looking for from the relationship to see if you both want the same thing.
10. YOU FIGHT WRONGLY
It is normal for every couple to disagree, argue, or fight occasionally, but how both partners resolve the issue determines their compatibility. If one or both of you like to sweep the issue under the carpet and pretend like nothing ever happened or keep complaining about the same issues, it shows that both of you find it difficult to resolve the problems from the root. This can be counted as a sign of incompatibility.
11. YOU DON’T FEEL LOVED
If it gets to a point where you feel your relationship has lost its spark and you both do not have the same emotional connection or you believe it is not working out anymore despite putting in your best efforts and your love is not reciprocated. Then, it’s best to accept that you both are not meant to be together and that it is time to move on.
12. INSTINCT
Sometimes, you might not have any misunderstandings or fights with your partner, but you will feel that something is off in your relationship. You should know if the relationship is meant for you or not, and you can do that by relying on your gut feeling.
In conclusion
You need to find someone who is truly very close to your choice for at least 75%. A good intellectual relationship is the secret to a successful relationship.
