Did think about it! :) I spend a lot of time with all kinds of friends, so I don't think my perception is skewed. What I do observe is this: when my smarter f

Did think about it! :) I spend a lot of time with all kinds of friends, so I don't think my perception is skewed. What I do observe is this: when my smarter friends are miserable, they are mostly sad or anxious, while the others are mostly frustrated or angry. The latter concentrate on finding quick fixes rather than dealing with their emotions. My smarter friends are interested in how other people feel, while the others are mostly interested in what they do. The former are very aware that their own good is linked to that of the people around them; most of the others think that life is a zero-sum game. I think it is much, much easier to agree to disagree with my smarter friends. I often feel a close connection to very smart people after having known them for only a few months or weeks. I miss this connection in most of my other relationships. So I disagree, but thanks for the input!