It may appear a little practical coming from a group of highly educated researchers.

But researchers now say that geeks make better romantic partners than any muscle-bound meathead.

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

And, in good news for nerds, the scientists even claim that smarter males are less likely to experience erectile dysfunction.

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

They found that cognitive skills which support impulse control, problem-solving, and thinking about consequences all add to much healthier relationships.

On the other hand, males with lower intelligence are more vulnerable to insulting their partners, sexual browbeating, managing behaviour, and erectile dysfunction.

Most worryingly, the information suggests that males with lower general intelligence are more likely to have demented tendencies.

In fantastic news for nerds, scientists state that more smart men make much better partners and have a lower possibility of experiencing erectile dysfunction (stock image)

Higher levels of intelligence are related to a series of favorable results varying from greater typical income to increased life expectancy.

Additionally, more recent research has actually shown that some specific cognitive abilities like problem-solving assistance partners browse prospective difficulties within their relationships.

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

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

For more information, the scientists hired 202 males who had actually remained in heterosexual relationships for at least 6 months.

The males were assigned a series of jobs to check their problem-solving and abstract thinking capabilities.

They were then given surveys to determine aspects of their relationships varying from the frequency of negative behaviours to relationship investment and complete satisfaction.

These tests revealed that basic intelligence was considerably connected with more positive behaviours and fewer negative behaviours in romantic relationships.

The study found that men who scored inadequately on tests for general intelligence were more likely to experience erectile dysfunction and to display negative behaviour towards their partner (stock image)