It might appear a little convenient coming from a group of highly educated scientists.

But scientists now state that geeks make much better romantic partners than any muscle-bound meathead.

In a brand-new study, scientists from Oakland University claim that smart men have much better relationship results and are less most likely to be abusive towards their partners.

And, in great news for geeks, the researchers even claim that smarter guys are less likely to struggle with impotence.

The researchers tested the intelligence of males in heterosexual relationships and then surveyed them for a series of various favorable or unfavorable relationship traits.

They discovered that cognitive abilities which support impulse control, analytical, and thinking of effects all contribute to healthier relationships.

On the other hand, males with lower intelligence are more vulnerable to insulting their partners, sexual coercion, controlling behaviour, and impotence.

Most worryingly, the data suggests that guys with lower basic intelligence are more likely to have crazed tendencies.

In fantastic news for geeks, researchers state that more intelligent guys make much better partners and have a lower chance of experiencing erectile dysfunction (stock image)

Higher levels of intelligence are connected with a series of positive outcomes ranging from higher typical income to increased life span.

Additionally, more recent research study has shown that some particular cognitive abilities like analytical help partners navigate prospective problems within their relationships.

However, Dr Gavin Vance and his colleagues at Oakland University claim that there has actually been much less research study into how general intelligence impacts relationship outcomes.

General intelligence, unlike your academic level or particular abilities, describes a blended set of cognitive capabilities including working memory, spatial reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.

To get more information, the researchers hired 202 males who had actually remained in heterosexual relationships for at least six months.

The men were assigned a series of jobs to evaluate their problem-solving and abstract reasoning abilities.

They were then given questionnaires to determine elements of their relationships ranging from the frequency of negative behaviours to relationship investment and complete satisfaction.

These tests revealed that general intelligence was considerably related to more positive behaviours and fewer unfavorable behaviours in romantic relationships.

The research study discovered that males who scored badly on tests for general intelligence were more most likely to experience erectile dysfunction and to exhibit unfavorable behaviour towards their partner (stock image)