I only date nerdy men.
I don’t mean attractive, normal men who wear glasses and cardigans. I don’t even mean men who have passing knowledge of a few major video games. I mean men who play Magic: the Gathering, plan their lives around raid night in World of Warcraft, and can recite entire seasons of “Battlestar Galactica.” My boyfriend exhibits all of these nerdy traits and he’s the most wonderful and considerate man that I’ve ever dated.
I am in love with geeks, dorks, and nerds. And ladies, you should be too.
There seems to be a growing tendency among women to avoid geeky men, and I don’t understand why. I’ve watched as girls have passed over the nerd with a good heart for the attractive jerk. “Why are all guys so mean?” they inevitably ask, sobbing after horrible break-ups.
Good guys do exist. They’re just hiding, shyly, behind their Dungeon Master screens.
I’ve listened to my nerdy friends and heard their plans for their future girlfriends. They have so many adorable date ideas and they’ve been waiting years to implement them. These plans consist of dates to midnight movie showings at off-beat local theaters, after-work Nerf gun wars, and adorable couple cosplay ideas for anime conventions (I have a friend who’s been looking for years for a girl to play Rose Tyler to complement his Doctor Who costume). They’ve had time to dream about having girlfriends, and if given the opportunity, and would treat their women like queens.
Nerdy guys are full of passion. Ask them for their opinion on “A Game of Thrones,” or which Doctor from “Doctor Who” is their favorite, or where they stand in the Mac/PC/Linux debate. You’ll see exactly what I mean. These men possess a level of devotion towards their respective geeky hobbies and are willing to apply this passion to their girlfriends. Often times, they’re aware of how lucky they are to have significant others, so they treat their women with respect and awe.
Nerds with obsessive hobbies will understand your own quirks. Your nerdy man will understand and embrace your secret guilty pleasures. For example, I never grew out of Pokemon while most of my peers found it childish by the time they hit 6th grade. Most guys would find it weird that I own six kinds of Gameboys just for playing different versions of the game, but my geeky boyfriend embraces my desire to catch all 649 Pokemon. We’ve spent cozy afternoons snuggling and playing our favorite video games together. It makes for the cutest dates.
In addition to their sweet personalities, these nerdy men are often career-driven. Aside from Friday Night Magic or Raid Night, two regularly scheduled geek rituals, they often don’t have many distracting social obligations, such as fantasy football or watching “Jackass” with friends. Thus, they can focus on furthering their education, which leads to high-paying jobs. According to cnbc.com, the 12 highest paying bachelor’s degrees are related to engineering and science, with starting salaries of more than $60,000 a year. Since these men are statistically likely to have stable jobs, their mantra is true: “the geek shall inherit the Earth!”
So far, I’ve described a man who dreams about making you happy, is passionate about keeping you, understands your quirks, and is financially stable. This man is ideal husband material and has potential for keeping you happy for the rest of your life. He will always be your best friend and he will never take you for granted.
Ladies, stop ignoring the nerdy men in favor of the suave pretty boys who will break your heart. You’ll be happier in the long term, and have a lasting, fulfilling relationship. Now, if you’ll excuse me, my nerdy man just surprised me with “Doctor Who” on DVD and dinner for the two of us.
I think I’m in love.
