So I'm sure everyone dates someone unique. That has to be a fact because literally not one person in this world is exactly the same. But we all date someone who has something in common with another person, whether that be a common love for a sports team or a common interest in psychology, they're all out there. But something quite unique is an engineering major. And what it's like to date them is a real treat.
1. You have no idea what they're talking about 90 percent of the time.
They use all these big terms and fancy words that are all sciencey and make sense to them, but you're just kinda left hanging not sure what they're referring to, but you listen anyways.
2. They complain about almost every class–rightfully so.
Chemistry. Physics. Quantum physics. Calculus. These are even like the basic level classes–no thank you. So go ahead and complain. You, sir, have every right to.
3. Projects and papers.
You know how you can usually go to a friend and ask for help regarding an essay or something? Or vice versa? Well try helping someone write a ten page paper of pneumatic tires for their honors psychics class. I don't even know what pneumatic means, I just know how to pronounce it.
4. They can figure out how to make anything.
So you've probably at some point walked through a store and wondered how something was made? Yeah, they'll be able to tell you or at least tell you how it was probably constructed. Or you'll see a cool gift you could get them and their response is "I bet I could make that."
5. The class schedules.
Science and math classes mean labs on labs on labs. The only free time they have is likely to study and eat some food.
6. The help.
So while you're feeling helpless while working on your math homework, they can just slide on in and teach you something real quick. It's as easy as teaching someone the alphabet–I swear.
7. Their self doubt.
Chances are you're dating a smarty. So they probably did really good in high school, but now that they're in college they may not be in the top ten percent of their class, which is okay, but they don't think that. I'm fine with my A's an B's. C's get degrees, ay? But they'll doubt themselves so many times each week and you have to remind them that they're smarter than they realize. You have to push them to their breaking point, which is easy to reach when you're an engineering student.
8. They get frustrated when they explain something but you don't get it.
Back to the pneumatic tires thing, I think my boyfriend explained that about ten times to me and look, I don't even remember what it means. I need pictures and models and diagrams. The words make for bit of a struggle. But bless their hearths, they'll explain something a million times if they have to and it's because they're passionate. They love what they do.
9. They're short and to the point.
Engineering majors often don't elaborate on things. They like neat, crisp, and short explanations. They write clear and often are organized. When you write an essay that's too long they're great at summarizing parts or making sure you've answered exactly the prompt and that you haven't added too much "fluff".
10. They'll motivate you.
They'll say things like "if I can do this, you can do that", but in a positive way. They take all the motivation you give them and they dish it right back. They'll constantly support you with your decisions because you do it for them. It's sweet and comforting.
What I want people to know is I'm not with my "engineering major" because he's an engineering major. I'm with him for who he is, not for how much money he might make after college. It makes me mad when people immediately make comments about how I'm dating someone who could end up making a lot of money. I'd still be with him if he made 2 dollars a day. But what is comforting is hearing that they want to succeed to make you proud so one day they can support you, and although I don't ask for that, it's the sweetest thing to hear.
It's fun dating an engineering major, especially when your major is on the other end of the spectrum. You learn a lot you probably never would, and you get to date someone smart, organized and who complements things that you might lack. So to all you dating engineering majors, I'm sure you can relate to at least one thing from above.
