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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^OP here. This is obviously not something I would mention in casual conversation, and simply mentioned it here as a quantifiable measurement of intelligence since we got the usual, expected influx of "You must not be as smart as you think you are, missy!" comments that seem to crop up in any thread where anyone mentions anything even slightly remarkable about themselves.[/quote]

The problem, OP, is that way, way more people than you think will test with a high IQ. I’m guessing that at least a few of your current friends would test similarly to you. So get it out of your head that this makes you special or exceptional.

Your issue is that you have outgrown your friends, and that’s okay. You want more intellectual stimulation than they can provide you, at least right now. It happens to most of us at some point. You just need to get out there and start pursuing hobbies and other activities that you find fulfilling, and you will hopefully, eventually find a new tribe that’s a better fit.[/quote]

I know I'm not the only smart person in the world, and that there are plenty of people who are smarter than me.  But at the same time, statistically speaking, I am in the top 2%, so it is highly limiting, and since I've kind of been in the "fun, party" world, haven't run into many who are like me at all.  Whether that's by coincidence or situational factors, I dont know, but it's something I would love to change.

I do think your last paragraph gives some sound advice. The problem is I have no interest in taking up dancing or pottery or anything like that and many of my interests would not be classed as "high IQ" ones so I feel like I exist in this strange awful world between wanting to talk about the real housewives and finding many friends who share that interest really bore me conversationally.  And again- definitely not saying women who like the real housewives are unintelligent!  Just meaning that in my circle and social sphere, with a lot of women who are social butterflies, I have yet to find anyone who can kind of bridge that gap. I see them online, but dont really encounter any IRL, and it's disappointing I guess.

Maybe what I'm looking for is too picky and I'll never find it.  But that just seems like such a lonely possibility. [/quote]

Good news!  Enjoying pop culture as an intelligent person is extremely common!  How many people have you tried talking about Bravo with?  That’s great common ground and can lead to fun, funny, witty friends.  But you have to meet them first.  So perhaps you should give some thought to trying PP’s advice about meeting people and see what happens.  Have fun![/quote]

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