Lesson 1: Are You Ready for Nerd Love?

In today's lesson, let's explore whether or not you are ready for a relationship with a nerd. If you are lucky enough to already have nerd love, good for you, but everyone else needs to start somewhere. In a few lessons I intend to give you committed nerd lovers information and tips on how to keep yourself (and your nerd) happy...but let's determine if the rest of you are ready. Ask yourself the following questions:

1. Are you single?
• This would seem like a no-brainer, but it is a serious question. Maybe you are currently dating a bro and want to switch sides (not to girls...that is an entirely different blog altogether). Do yourself a favor and break up with the bro before you even start looking for a nerd because...
2. Are you ready for a committed relationship that moves faster than any other relationship you have ever had?
• Nerds don't waste time. It is programmed inside them. They want to get to the next level (in life and in video games) as fast and as efficiently as possible. This means no mind games and no coy flirting. I think this may be why nerds have a little bit of trouble picking up women in public. Women are taught to be aloof, break eye contact and to try their best not to seem too interested. This is interpreted by nerds as a sign that you are not interested. By the time you are ready to show them you like them, they have already forgotten about you. Be direct and expect the same in return. Also, expect that you will move from "casually dating" to "in full blown love" really, really quickly.
3. Are you judgmental about or embarrassed by nerd culture?
• If the mere mention of World of Warcraft or Dungeons & Dragons sends a chill up your spine, let me give you a reality check, missy. I know what you do when you are alone. I know you watch Toddlers and Tiaras. I know you play Farmville. I know you read Twilight. I know you do a bunch more stupid embarrassing shit that I can't even bring myself to name (shame on you though). Your hobbies are no better than nerd hobbies. Don't knock what you haven't tried.
4. Are you religious?
• This question may surprise you, but it is a necessary inclusion. Most nerds are at the least not interested in church, and at the most militant atheists. It comes with the territory. If you are devoutly religious, you may not find what you are looking for in a nerd (I understand this is a sweeping stereotype and is not true for all techie guys. That's why I used the word most).

These questions are a jumping off point to determining if you are in the right mindset. Do you feel ready? Good:

Next Lesson: Where to Find the Nerd of Your Dreams

Why nerds? Why now?

Well ladies (and gentlemen, I guess) of the internet, here it is:

 Everything you ever wanted to know about dating the most confusing group of guys out there. Call them what you will, but nerds, geeks, dweebs, and techies make some of the best partners, period. 

You may have some questions, but first let me explain why this is my area of expertise.

1. I have been around the nerd block and have dated many. I'm not talking about "I wear a Mario Bros. t-shirt from Urban Outfitters" nerds. I'm talking about "I play D&D for three days straight until I am batshit crazy and the whole room smells like piss and balls" nerds.
2. I am engaged to the nerd of my dreams. His name is Bill. Be prepared to hear A LOT of stories about him.
3. I dabble in geekdom myself. I play WoW, love Star Wars, and I dick around on the internet looking at memes more than I would like to admit.

Let me also define the type of guys I am describing. The word "nerd" is thrown around willy-nilly a lot these days. I am referring to guys/men in the following careers:

engineers
chemists
mathematicians
software engineers
web developers
tech support...
any computer related jobs

and my personal favorite:
any job that has to do with video games


By publishing this blog and giving some advice, I hope more women out there decide to revolt against the douchebags of the world and date a geek. They are romantic, thoughtful, and honest. Open your heart to a nerd...you won't regret it.