10 Surprising Downsides of Being Smart

These are the surprising downsides of being smart. Are you a highly intelligent person who struggles with unique problems because of your intelligence? The downsides of being smart aren’t always obvious, but they are real.

Sources:

Romantic Disadvantages of Being Smart
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201809/the-romantic-disadvantages-being-smart
 
The Burdens of Intelligence
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-do-life/201609/the-burdens-intelligence
 
Downsides of Being Clever
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150413-the-downsides-of-being-clever
 
Reasons Why a High IQ Can Make You Less Happy
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/202111/13-reasons-why-high-iq-can-make-you-less-happy

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