Our most pressing requirements for a girlfriend are that she smell nice and have a discernible pulse. But apparently there are women out there with higher standards -- and all these women listed "brainiacs" as a turn-on on their Match.com profiles. If you think you're up for the cerebral challenge, read on.

Alwaysweet10 (Columbus, Ohio)
This self-described "100 percent Indian" gal also says she's very technologically inclined and loves "big, dorky, techy guys." So, know your way around a computer but want to meet in the real world and you two might click!

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sweetpeaches231 (Fairfax, Va.)
This beautiful blonde admits to liking New Kids on the Block and Britney Spears but don't mistake her for a party girl. She's happiest hanging out on the couch with a brainy dude and a glass of wine.

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zil37 (Buffalo, N.Y.)
High energy, outgoing and creative, she believes there are two types of people in the world: those who speed up at yellow lights and those who slow down. What about those who swerve off the road because they spilled a Big Gulp in their laps?

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katie2986 (Arlington, Va.)
This gal is an account manager for a beer company and a huge fan of Boston pro sports (in her words, "Sundays = Football").

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lindsey_1982 (Arlington, Va.)
Not only does she like smart guys, but she says, "I need a guy that will pick up a bat and glove and will watch Sunday football with me!" Sounds horrible.

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stilletosnscotch (Washington, D.C.)
This brainy lady is an "engineer by training and a lawyer by choice," which we think means she can build things and then defend herself if anything collapses? Whatever, she does it wearing stilettos and apparently likes scotch.

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Bella_3993 (Washington, D.C.)
She admits to being a sucker for chivalry, Southern charm and elevated intelligence levels. Her biggest fear? Mediocrity. Uh, ours too?

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