There is so much to love about St. Louis. The charming city is overflowing with culture and excitement, and so, too, are the residents that call the city home. Right now, love is in the air, and nobody is more lovable than a St. Louisan. If you're looking for a super sweet Valentine, you can find one right here in The Gateway City. Here's what makes us so special:

1. We're born with a natural sense of adventure.

A grand sense of adventure seems inevitable when you consider the landscape in which St. Louisans have grown up. Places like Citygarden, City Museum, and the Missouri Botanical Garden are overflowing with spectacular places to explore. Being exposed to such a diverse landscape changes us, and an adventurous spirit has become an unshakable feature of St. Louisans.

2. We can't help but be romantic.

We find beauty everywhere we look, and a relationship with a St. Louisan will help bring out your inner beauty, too.

3. A St. Louisan's loyalty is unshakable.

Just look at local sports fans, whose unwavering loyalty keeps them cheering all year long. A good St. Louisan will be rooting for their significant other's success, so expect endless support.

4. We're a highly adaptable people.

Living with the St. Louis weather patterns has endowed locals with an incredible ability to adapt. Navigating hurdles along the way will be much easier if you can collaborate instead of compromise, working together to reach an outcome that's mutually beneficial.

5. All St. Louisans have a goofy side...

Too much seriousness in life is stressful, so you'll want a partner that will help alleviate those stresses. For many of us, that means finding someone who can make us laugh. St. Louis is city that's a bit out of the box, and its residents are something special, too.

6. ...But boy do we know how to relax.

Whether you're relaxing on the river or picnicking at one of our city's many parks, St. Louisans know exactly how to keep as cool as a cucumber.

7. St. Louisans are also masters of barbecue, which means we'll spoil your taste buds for life.

St. Louis-style barbecue is arguably the best kind in the world, and our city is known for consuming more BBQ sauce per capita than any other city in the nation. Naturally, we're masters of our craft.

8. And we know how to throw one heck of a party.

St. Louis is full of excitement, particularly during the Mardi Gras season. It seems sometimes that St. Louis never sleeps, and an incredible spirit and energy emanate from those that call it home. You'll never be bored with a St. Louisan by your side.

9. Oh, and St. Louisans don't mind a cheap date.

We love spending time in nature, so the best kinds of dates to take a St. Louisan on are budget-friendly. We adore hikes, picnics, fishing trips, and camping trips as much as we'd love a candlelit dinner for two.

10. We have a distinguished eye for beauty, so a St. Louisan's wedding is guaranteed to be held in a striking spot.

In a city as diverse as St. Louis, locals have been exposed to some of the loveliest architecture in the nation. They'll know the perfect venue when they see it, meaning your wedding will be straight out of a fairy tale.

11. We're optimists, meaning your relationship's future looks bright.

Let's be honest: St. Louis has a rather memorable reputation. The city's crime rates have garnered national attention, but despite that locals continue to see the beauty in the city. St. Louisans strive to maintain a consistent and upbeat outlook, and that will help keep your relationship on a healthy path.

St. Louis brings out the romantic in all of its residents, so locals sure know a thing or two about love... and we sure are easy to fall in love with! Has a St. Louisan stolen your heart? Tell us in the comments if you've spotted any of these traits in their character!

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