What does sapiosexual mean?

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Sapiosexual is a definition that appeared in the Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2004. And it was on dating records in mid-2010. So what is Sapiosexual? How to recognize Sapiosexual?

1 What is Sapiosexual?


Origin of the word Sapiosexual in Latin, the prefix sapio comes from sapient or sapiens in Latin meaning reasonable, wise, capable of right judgment, and the suffix -sexual represents "sexual attraction" sex”
The word was popularized after the OkCupid online dating platform included options alongside gay and heterosexual as an option for sexual orientation. Now you can easily see it being used in the descriptions on Tinder, Instagram...
According to psychologists, love researchers, the term Sapiosexual refers to people who are attracted to due to intelligence, handling situations quickly...
Sex and relationship therapist Casey Tanner, LCPC says “Sapiosexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by a sexual attraction to others. to potential audiences, especially to intelligent people,” “In these cases intelligence is the actual 'highlight', status, work or financial gain that can be It just comes with intelligence”
Psychologist Paul DePompo explains: What can help you get excited and ready for love is having a stimulating argument or listening to your partner discuss it with you. enthusiasm that the person is passionate about, invested in. This level of intelligence is usually reciprocal between both partners; That means if you're a Sapiosexual, chances are you'll only be comfortable dating another Sapiosexual.
The intention of the word user determines the meaning of Sapiosexual. It can range from a shared preference for intelligent mates to a permissive personality type where intelligence the bottom line of a Sapiosexual and gender relationship becomes irrelevant.

2. Causes of formation of Sapiosexuality


There are many theories explaining the cause of Sapiosexual appearance. But the reason for receiving the most consensus from everyone is that nowadays, for long-term relationships, they focus more on knowledge and beauty of the soul than on appearance.
With the development of society, the standards of physical beauty are gradually fading into the past. Relationships made up of good manners, intelligence, intelligence and bravery will be easier to come and stronger than relationships that are connected only because of looks but they don't know how. behavior or bravery to maintain that relationship.

3. The telltale signs of Sapiosexuality


3.1 Don't believe in “falling in love” Most people would love to date a smart person. But Sapiosexuality they focus on intelligence much more strongly, they will not "fall in love" with someone just because of looks, instead they will be attracted to the other person after finding out. understand and interact thoroughly. Knowing that the other party has a strong intellect, diverse knowledge, good interaction ability or agility in a certain field will become more and more attractive to them. This will be a typical detail for you to know if you have Sapiosexuality.
3.2 Need for intellectual discussion before having a sexual relationship For someone who is Sapiosexuality having their emotional needs fulfilled will make them much happier, and it can also be the foundation. before sexual attraction emerges. When a relationship feels like there's no room for wisdom, it leaves them feeling depressed and constrained. Intelligence is an indispensable catalyst to develop or maintain a relationship with Sapiosexuality. It will take you quite a while to know what Sapiosexuality is, and where their attention is (socio-political as well, maybe also the maturity of your knowledge,... ) when you really want to have a close relationship with them.
3.3 Constantly striving to absorb new knowledge
True Sapiosexuality they are willing to share their knowledge with others as well as absorb the knowledge of others, when facing problems that oppose them first will ponder and analyze without causing an immediate controversy. This also helps sapiosexuals check the similarity between them and the person they are dating. If sapiosexual's ideal type is intelligent and talented, then they themselves must constantly learn and develop themselves to become more worthy of their desired object.
3.4 Attracted to Good Grammar If you are a Sapiosexuality person then you are most likely a perfectionist. You can forgive a rushed text message that leads to grammatical errors, but that doesn't mean you'll be comfortable with sentences full of "teencode" words or misspellings because the other person unconsciously creates confusion. confusing for you. It will be difficult to create a strong relationship between you and your partner.

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Reference source: webmd

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