I think there are different kinds of intelligence for sure, for instance i'm gifted in languages and have a degree in them, I enjoy creative writing and I work as a Maths teacher.
However, I seem to lack knowledge and don't read a lot. I have zero interest in Philosophy or reading anything 'highbrow'.
I don't have much interest in politics. I have a general idea of main historical events but again couldn't give an in-depth explanation of anything.
I see other girls poring over Kafka or Camus and I just find it pretentious.
I like reading magazines, Heat, Closer etc.
I read the news a lot and have an understanding of current affairs, but I like reading the Daily Mail.
I have a boyfriend and sometimes when he makes references I have no idea what he's talking about. He will ask, "What's the name of the guy who invented X ?" or, "Have you read the book on X subject ?"
And I will just have no idea. Or, he will tell me about a historical event and I will just nod because I won't understand it at all. I tend to say things that come across as dumb and he laughs, I just feel a bit insecure.
The same with cooking too. I can cook, i'm no chef but I can do all the basics, he's very into cooking and will say, "Oh it would be better if you used X or if you bought X to cook with.", or he will have to show me how to do things.
I'm decent enough at my hobbies but not amazing at anything. He will show me artists on Instagram and say, "She's an amazing artist" and stuff, but he would never consider me an artist.
I shouldn't feel like this. I'm great as I am and i've worked hard, why do I feel stupid ? Just want to boost my confidence in this area. I'm finding that i'm trying to read/watch things in order to have more interesting discussion with him.