7 Awesome Reasons to Date a Lefty ...

By Corina

There are a lot of awesome reasons to date a lefty! Even though left-handed people have had a tough run throughout history, they have been discriminated against, sometimes even considered taboo; in the Victorian era they were beaten to knock out the “left” out of them. Even though today they are living in a righty’s world, having to deal with all kinds of supplies and technology not designed for them, they are very special people who possess a lot of amazing qualities that you don’t even suspect. Here are a few awesome reasons to date a lefty that you should consider when you are looking for Mr./Miss Right:

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Please subscribe for your personalized newsletter:

Successfully subscribed!

Thank you for subscribing! Check your inbox for personalized content.

1. They Are Leaders

In my opinion, one of the most convincing reasons to date a lefty is the fact that most of them are natural-born leaders. For example, four of the last seven American Presidents are left-handed: Barack Obama, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Gerald Ford. That’s a very interesting fact since most left-handed people are very creative, they can multitask and they are extremely smart.

2. They Are Very Smart

As I said before, apparently left-handed people are very smart. Actually, 20 percent of all Mensa members are left-handed and a study performed by St. Lawrence University found that “more left-handed people had IQs over 140 than their right-handed counterparts”. The theory that explains this fact states that their intelligence coefficient is higher because they are forced to use both sides of their brain more often. Maybe you didn’t know but Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and Charles Darwin were left-handed.

3. They Are Rare

Apparently only 10-15 percent of the world’s population is left-handed and studies show that men are twice as likely to be left-handed than women. Researcher Charlotte Faurie from the University of Montpellier considers that they are actually champions when it comes to survival of the fittest and she says that "The fact that left-handers are less common means they have a surprise effect.".

4. They Can Multitask

Everyone can multitask, but not everybody can do it well, except for left-handed people. The theory which explains this states that their brain is forced to think much quicker, thus it’s much easier for them to sort through a lot of unorganized information. Also, another study proved that “because lefties could handle large amounts of stimuli, they’re better at playing video games”.

If you're looking to engage your partner in intriguing conversations, why not try some hypothetical questions for couples? These fun queries will not only keep the conversation lively but also stimulate deep thoughts and potentially reveal insights about each other's personality and thought processes.

5. They Are Creative

Maybe you didn’t know but apparently most lefties are extremely creative, they are also innovative thinkers and they are very artistic. The theory that explains this aspect states that because they rely on their right-side of their brain more and because that side is associated with activities that need imagination and creativity, they are better at art.

Gallery Spotlight

Save and share the images that inspire you. Tag @allwomenstalk to get featured.

6. They Earn More Money

According to a lot of studies, lefties earn 10-15% more that the righties among the college-educated people. Money can’t buy happiness but who wouldn’t want to be with someone who can support themselves, who is responsible and who can provide for the entire family?

7. They Are Good at Sports

Lefties are better fencers and this is proven by the fact that a higher than average portion of the American Olympic fencers are left-handed. They also have an advantage in baseball and statistics show that 25% of pro baseball players are lefties. They also have an advantage in bowling because since most people are right-handed, the oil gets used up much faster on the right side of the lane and lefties are the ones who can benefit from this.

One of the most amazing aspects about lefties is the fact that they are divergent thinkers and this means that they can generate ideas that explore many possible solutions. They have numerous talents but I only mentioned a few in this article. Do you know any other awesome reasons to date a lefty? Do tell!

Sources:
yourtango.com
buzzfeed.com

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Please subscribe for your personalized newsletter:

Successfully subscribed!

Thank you for subscribing! Check your inbox for personalized content.

Feedback Junction

Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge

my boyfriend is a lefty :)

wow! kinda wish I was left handed now :P

My crush is left-handed. Obviously, that doesn't change the way I feel about him.

What if you are good at using both hands and do so regularly?

Female lefty over here ^_^ 🙋

I actually did a presentation on left-handedness for a Psychology class. As a lefty it was something very important to me. We are often attributed to be more creative because we use the right side of the brain more frequently, and that side is known more for simultaneous thinking (i.e. multitasking) whereas the left side of the brain is responsible for sequential thinking. As far as our rarity one of my sources theorized that naturally the world should be split about 50/50 between righties and lefties, but fewer lefties exist because of cultural and religious superstitions and beliefs. For example in some parts of the world use of the left hand is considered unclean (as related to personal sanitation habits). And in some religions the left hand is considered the sign of the Devil. As such forced right-handedness (such as tying the left hand behind the back) is not uncommon. The word sinister is rooted in the word sinistra, meaning left. Ambidextrous is also a bit of a misnomer as it conveys having two right hands which are both used equally well.

These are just stereotypical. I know a bunch of right handed people who are all of theses things, or most of them, including me. Don't get me wrong, poor lefties, they are so rare so we'll just make them feel better about themselves by calling them smart. No. I know multiple left & right handed people who are Incredibly STUPID! This, like I said, it stupid and stereotypical. sshheessh.

I'm a lefty !!!

I'm left handed! My uni mate told me that in her culture left handed people tend not to have long lifespan, hahaha! nevertheless, thank you for this amazing article. I'll definitely share it with her. hopefully she changes her mind about lefties, hahaha

they are usually good at math

Add allwomenstalk.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search.

EST 2005

Evolve. Empower. Elevate.

Creators on the platform
3,000+
Total social reach
12M+
Features published
100K+
New Earn badges & level up while you read

Create your profile. Earn badges. Level up your reading.

Join Allwomenstalk to track your streaks, collect badges, and earn XP for the things you already do—reading, sharing, and taking quizzes.

  • 🔥
    Daily streaks with gentle boosts for 3, 7, and 30 days.
  • 🏅
    Collect badges like Reader I–III, Socialite, and Quiz Ace.
  • ⚡️
    Earn XP for reads, deep reads, likes, comments, and shares.

It’s free. Takes 30 seconds. Already have an account? Sign in.

10,000+ badges earned last month

Level

3

Streak

7 🔥

XP420 / 700

Badges

🔥 On a Roll
📖 Reader I
📣 Socialite

Trending products

Other Cool Reads

Related Topics

troian bellisario movies and tv shows alex y sierra julianne hough and nina dobrev lovers why do i love eggs so much where can i watch belle 2013 summary of game of thrones is mila kunis a scientologist bella thorne seventeen magazine dating a dancer american horror story nyc explained