&gt; &quot;People with higher I.Q.s were less content when they spent more time with friends. Psychologists theorize that these folks keep themselves intellectually stimulated without a lot of social interaction, and often have a long-term goal they are pursuing.&quot;<p>Therein lies the rub. Having friends makes you happier, as long as your friends are intellectually stimulating.<p>I&#x27;ve been trying desperately for years to make some intellectually stimulating friendships, and it&#x27;s quite difficult.<p>In part, I think, because I am a generalist, and most smart people are specialists. As a result, I don&#x27;t run in the same circles as they do.<p>When I do make a friend who is smart, chances are they will end up moving across country for a new job, or will disappear into their research, and I&#x27;m back at square one.<p>Are there any other generalists who have trouble making friends with other smart people, because they all seem to be specialists?<p>Do you have any advice for generalists in need of smart friends?