Thirded. As much as anything else, I’d like it if this poll could give some illumination on any differences between what the women on Less Wrong look for and what the men do.
The emphasis on respect gave a similar impression:
Also someone I respect and admire
Guys are also slightly less likely to write:
Physical or emotional abuse. Excessive jealousy.
Oh, and humor, in this direction:
they have to be able to crack a good joke themselves.
That said, there were a few requirements there to which I thought “I couldn’t have said that better myself”. I’m thinking, let’s see… 80% chance of female. That seems to be the odds that I would start making bets at.
I peg you as female from this list. Would you mind satisfying my curiosity to let me know if I’m right?
Thirded. As much as anything else, I’d like it if this poll could give some illumination on any differences between what the women on Less Wrong look for and what the men do.
I did likewise, starting from:
The emphasis on respect gave a similar impression:
Guys are also slightly less likely to write:
Oh, and humor, in this direction:
That said, there were a few requirements there to which I thought “I couldn’t have said that better myself”. I’m thinking, let’s see… 80% chance of female. That seems to be the odds that I would start making bets at.
Yep. I had several boyfriends who perceived me as smarter than themselves, and it was never, ever a good thing.