It's exhausting explaining things to others that seem obvious to you, or holding back for fear of completely alienating other people. Doing so is essential for

It's exhausting explaining things to others that seem obvious to you, or holding back for fear of completely alienating other people. Doing so is essential for relating to the rest of humanity, but at some level it's not being true to yourself, either. Romantic relationships can be especially difficult if you are looking for an intellectual equal. Intelligence isn't the only measure of a person, though. Wit, humor, and empathy are also very important. Humor and empathy, at least, aren't always paired with deep intelligence.