Ask a man what his ideal woman is, and you might hear the exact words: A beauty with brains, which means a woman with intellect but just not at the same toe-to-toe level as their male counterparts. Why? A majority of men find the idea of having a partner with a better mind off-putting. 

Even science says when a man finds his partner to be better at something unconventional, they feel less of a man. You can test this theory at any male-dominated workplace where a female is thriving and excelling on her own. It’s expected defensive behavior to perceive people who are better at something than you to be a threat to your stability.

But what is with this double standard? Are women also intimidated by these or a bunch of different Characteristics? Let’s find out!

What Do Women Want from Their Partners?

Most Women can trade off attractiveness and intelligence for each other. 

The female demographic usually relies on good personality and looks to choose their life partners. Even when a man is average-looking but highly intelligent, they’ll still stand a strong chance. And if they’re a 10/10 in both intelligence and attractiveness like the ones described in Leah Marie’s Billionaire romances, chances are, they can sweep every bookworm girl off their feet. 

What Do Men Look for In Their Partners?

Most Men cannot trade off attractiveness for intelligence. 

Even though you’d find many of them wanting beauty with brains, in reality, it can be a hassle for them to be in a relationship with one. And even if they are in a relationship with a beauty with brains, they’ll stop valuing their increasing intellect at some point in their lives. Since the world is yet to be familiar with bossy, clever, and outspoken female characteristics, their ideas of desirable women will usually depend on their external appearance. 

Not Everyone Is the Same

However, this is not the case with every man simply because some are as good as the book boyfriends described in fictional romance. Like them, some people are also gifted with the sense of observation, the ability to see beyond external covers, and the ability to find the beauty deep within their hearts. 

It’s brave to be a woman who speaks her mind and values herself despite all odds, Like Zaya. She established herself from scratch and now runs a business. Even though her best friend’s brother Corbin hates her guts for being so confident and strong, he cannot deny the attraction between him and her. 

Will Corbin surrender to his desire for Zaya and sacrifice his ego for her, or will they remain mortal enemies forever? Find out in Leah Marie’s New Billionaire romance, “My Bestie’s Billionaire Brother.”