5 Things to Know About Dating a Programmer

Here are 5 things you should know before going on a date with a programmer.

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  1. Their way of thinking is logical and reduces drama. Programmers know how to think about cause and effect. If they take a certain action, then they’re likely to receive a certain output. Because of this, it’s rare for a programmer to act out of character or create drama.
  2. Empathy comes naturally. Your programmer date will understand your little quirks and preferences. Just like a customer may want an app to incorporate a specific design, you might wish for a certain behavior from your date at times. They won’t treat your unique needs as stupid — they know everyone has their own requirements.
  3. They’ll always have work. Programming jobs are in demand across most industries and knowing how to code is a massively valuable skill in today’s world. Chances are if your date has a good programming position, they’ll keep it for some time. And if times get tough and they’re laid off, they can easily transfer their skills to a new company.
  4. They know the value of cleaning up. In programming, garbage collection refers to cleaning up the memory used by a program when it’s no longer needed. Thus, it’s no surprise that programmers know how to clean up after themselves. Garbage collection translates to cleaning their dishes, taking out the trash, not leaving clothes on the floor, and more.
  5. Programmers are great at fixing. When you’re seeing a programmer, chances are you won’t ever have to reach out to that family member to look at your computer again. Programmers understand modern technology exceptionally well and are used to debugging complex programs that normally take other people hours to fix. Getting your printer to work or helping you use your smartphone effectively is a minor feat for a programmer.

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