Thoughts: Nerds vs. Jocks

I posted this somewhere else, but I figured I may as well post it here.

The Jocks are always the ones that come knocking without fear. As to why they do, I still haven’t figured that out.

No sporty type of male would have paid me any attention in high school. I believe they did not even look my way in college. However, now that I am out of undergrad, that appears to be who even takes the time to look my way or show interest in me.

I do not have much to relate towards them. I’m not a sports fan (unless you count tennis, in which I could watch that for hours) and I exercise, but not overly. I’m trying my best to be a healthy eater. I’m not a huge drinker and do not like to party every weekend. I’m not obnoxiously loud and crazy when speaking to someone as well. I particularly do not have any feelings toward the “Bro” crowd either.

However, the nerds/geeks/artsy fellows pay me no mind. This was the complete opposite in high school and even parts of college. That’s pretty much whom I dated and what I show a strong interest in currently. I geek out about video games, I listen to a variety of music, I’m even into some parts of computer programming and graphics. D&D and WoW are pushing it for me, and I’ve out grown Anime, but I still have my favorites. I’m still somewhat of a comic book reader, but I’m picky about it.

Completely opposite of each other. But there are observations that I have made between the two that cause me to come to a decent resolution. (Now, keep in mind that this is a generalization of the mentioned groups from my own perspective. Not everyone acts like this)

Over time the sport/jock type, I’ve come to notice, is very affectionate, emotional and love their mothers. They do indeed listen, most of the time unless there is a game on or some type of competition taking place. Then they apologize and stare longingly at the television. They are open to new things that they have never experienced and voice their opinion with some form of respect towards yours. And even if they give off the impression of not being somewhat intelligent, they actually are. Some even having majored in rather complex majors in college. They can be very ambitious and goal-oriented and considerate.

Yet the nerd/geek is sometimes opposite of that. Having had difficulty forming a social life in high school and maybe even college, it is much harder for them to create relationships or approach other individuals that are not of their own character. If you are not in their “group,” then you aren’t welcome. They can be somewhat rude, not really having much knowledge of being polite or aware of emotion. Think Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory. He’s a pretty good example of a heartless, nerdy human being. They do not stray from what they like and are familiar with. They are not open to other’s opinions.

So, from my own personal experiences of what these two types of people are like, I’ve come to the conclusion that I want someone who is right in the middle.

I’ve also come to the conclusion that finding a human being like that is pretty close to impossible. I say there is a 10% chance of me finding someone to my liking with that type of personality. Because they are either: In another state/country/on a different planet, content being alone, or taken.

I say this because I believe that I’m exactly the same way. Right in the middle.

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