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17 Truths To Know Before Dating A Writer

Because every writer has their moments

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17 Truths To Know Before Dating A Writer
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Every relationship has its quirks. Whether your guy hates posting pictures of you on his social media, or you hate when he makes you go to the gym, there will always be ups and downs. People keep these secret annoyances to themselves, but that's not the case for everyone. Writers, in particular, write about everything. What they ate, their workout, friends, family, and their significant other. As writers, we are passionate about our craft; you may have to deal with some interesting aspects of our writing tendencies.

Here are 17 truths you must know before dating a writer:

1. Personal stories will be used.

Sorry, but your stories will be used to help us write some great stories. Yes, we will be taking notes while you're talking, and no, it may not have happened to us, but if you see a story that sounds familiar to you, it's probably yours.

2. Secrets aren't really a thing.

Technically, no one knows the secrets you have told us, so we can use them. No one will know it's you, so don't get too mad at us! Your embarrassing stories will be documented.

3. Your embarrassing moments are our perfect stories.

Remember that one time you puked on that random girl at a party? Ya, well I kind of wrote a story about it. Thanks!

4.You will get involved in projects.

We may have you go undercover to help with our stories, but at least you will feel like Bond, James Bond.

5. Your ex's stories will be used as well.

Sometimes we go as far as using stories about your Ex to help us through writer's block. It may be a bit more harsh than the way it actually went down, but I mean do you really care?

6. Get ready to read

You will have to read our stories/articles not once, not twice, but multiple times. This can be for multiple reasons ranging from simple proof reading to pride for a published article.

7. Have to deal with late night writing.

Yes, we know its 3 a.m. and you want to sleep but the greatest idea just came to me in a dream so deal with it! And yes, it is necessary for me to play my writing music right now.

8. We are grammar police

Yes, we will correct your text messages.

9. Writers Block

We may just be staring at a screen, but that does not mean you can walk right in and start talking to us. It may look like nothing's being accomplished, but believe me the wheels are turning.

10. Date night will be cancelled.

Sorry, but duty calls! You can't help it when a news story breaks, a source decides to talk, or you get the greatest idea for a new story.

11. Over exaggerations are a common occurrence.

"The guy basically jumped me!" which is code for, "he brushed my shoulder."

12. Mental break downs will happen.

The frustration which occurs when nothing is working is the most awful thing to ever occur! Get ready for a night of annoyance, frustration and the possibility of a plate being broken.

13. Patience is a virtue...that we don't have.

We have deadlines for a reason. We don't like to wait, if you say you will do something by a certain time, it better be done my friend.

14. We are masters of coming up with date ideas.

We have read, studied, and contemplated the greatest love stories known to man, I think we can come up with a few date ideas sure to make you swoon. It will be even better than a Bachelor one on one date!

15. We will always give advice.

There is an article about everything, so when in doubt we just go to our favorite site to get some advice, and trust us it will be thoroughly explained in great detail.

16. Love letters will be involved

Sometimes we just can't say what we mean, but we can write it. Writer's love letters should be put on display for all to experience true love.

17. We tell the truth in the most charming way.

We have a way with words. We can twist any harsh truth into a beautiful speech that will leave you speechless.


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