15 Things You MUST Know About Dating Someone From North Carolina
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With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it’s no surprise I have love on the mind. Of course, that love comes with a bit of nostalgia. I find myself reminiscing on past relationships. A couple in particular when I dated someone from out of state. There’s a few things I wish these past loves had known about dating a tried-and-true North Carolina girl…like these 15…
When it comes to finding that one person we absolutely adore...we'll go above and beyond to make sure you're happy. Southern hospitality is way more than just being nice to strangers...it's embodying the idea of making everyone feel like family and feel wholeheartedly loved.
Maybe we have you over for dinner, you're meeting our family, or just a summertime cookout...there's always plenty of delicious food at any event. Good news is, you won't leave hungry!
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Sure, we love variety and these are included - but North Carolinians know how to relax. Some of our best nights are spent around a bonfire with a few close friends.
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One day we'll be the most relaxed beach bums you've ever met. The next we're adventurous and wanting to hike a daring trail or find some hidden waterfalls. At least it keeps things exciting.
North Carolina is more than a place to grow up; it's deeply 'home' to us. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the OBX...every part of this beautiful state holds rich memories dear to our heart.
The truth hurts, but North Carolinians know how to sugar coat the truth without sacrificing our blunt ways of being. We live by our state's motto 'To be rather than to seem.' At least you have someone who will always keep it 100% real.
We value our families and are usually very close with our parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles...ok, everyone.
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Cheering on the Panthers, watching a UNC v. Duke game, baseball in the spring and even hockey in the winter. North Carolinians LOVE sports. It'd be helpful to do a quick Google search before your first date with a North Carolinian...
The best way to keep your North Carolinian's heart is to always keep it interesting. Plan roadtrips, hikes, and even beach vacations. We're always on the lookout for the next big adventure and we want our partner to feel the same.
Gallery crawls, live music, film festivals, plays, murals, even the ballet...North Carolina is an extremely artistic state so we're naturally inclined to LOVE art in all its forms.
You'll come across people from all walks of life in North Carolina. There are different types throughout the state. North Carolinians are about as diverse as the landscape.
Momma always taught us 'you catch more bees with honey than with vinegar.' We're sweet but never pushovers. Don't underestimate a southern guy or gal.
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North Carolinians have their own vocabulary full of words and sayings. If you find us talking 'crazy' just ask what we mean instead of looking at us like we're a chicken with its head cut off.
Like our magical, beautiful state...our people have that same ability to put you under a spell and draw you back time and time again. What can I say? We're the perfect mix of down to earth, southern, charming, and cultured. If you're lucky enough to catch a North Carolinian...never let them go!
What did you think of our list? What would you add? Do you prefer to date someone from out of state or from NC? Tell us in the comments!
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