"Be as smart as you can, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart." Some of the brightest people repeatedly choose unsuitable partners, ignore obvious warning signs, or try to solve emotional problems with logic alone. The answer lies in the distinction between being smart and being wise—and in recognizing that successful romantic relationships demand more than intelligence. Intelligence helps people solve romantic problems; wisdom helps them avoid creating the wrong ones. Common Romantic Mistakes Smart People Make"An intellectual is a person who's found one thing that's more interesting than sex."