| I should preface this post by saying that I am not | | | | Black iPod Nano engraved with |
| dating a Geek. For one lucky lady I am the Geek | | | | Geek phrases like "Got Room" or "All Your Bases |
| being dated, and in the spirit of that little nuance, I've | | | | Are Belong To Us", a gaming |
| decided to let the ladies know exactly how to keep | | | | console, a new cellphone etc.Personal SpaceDo not |
| their own personal Geek | | | | share your tech stuff with your Geek. In fact, do |
| happy.CommunicationCommunication is the foundation | | | | NOT touch his computer |
| for any successful relationship, and the Geek- | | | | without explicit permission to do so. Most Geeks are |
| relationship is no different. Depending on the | | | | territorial and it wouldn't |
| strength of your feelings towards | | | | surprise me if he pee'd around his new Powermac |
| your very own Geek, you may want to take a | | | | G5 in order to mark his territory.At this point you |
| crash course in some of the lingo. | | | | may be wondering if dating a Geek is even worth it. |
| Don't be surprised to hear him say:$> cd /pub/ | | | | I totally |
| $> more beerAll that means is he's gone to the local | | | | understand your distress, it does seem like a lot of |
| watering hole to quench his thirst for | | | | work. However, there are so |
| alcoholic beverages. Though the language may seem | | | | many reasons why Geeks are amazing that rather |
| completely foreign and | | | | than coming up with a conclusive |
| overwhelming at first, you will quickly pick up on the | | | | list myself, I thought I'd share one I've found. The |
| finer points of communicating | | | | following are a re-creation of |
| with him. For example, if you find your Geek | | | | Maryam Ghaemaghami Scoble's list of why you |
| occasionally doodling the number 42 | | | | should be happy that you are dating |
| while in deep thought - leave hiim be. Your Geek is | | | | a Geek.1) He can fix your computer. There I said it. |
| trying to discover the meaning | | | | Do you really need another reason? |
| behind life itself.Sounds lofty, but thats what us | | | | He is not a bum. He has useful skills that can make |
| Geeks do.IntimacyDon't be alarmed if your Geek is | | | | your life (at least the part that is |
| terrible at talking dirty. If he comes at you with any | | | | spent on the computer, and let's face it, that is |
| of the following lines, cut him some slack;Yo baby, I | | | | where we all spent most of our time |
| wanna show you my nucleophilic backside attack if | | | | any way) run smooth. Not enough? OK, here's |
| ya | | | | number two.2) He has friends who can fix your |
| know what I meanYou up for some spin-spin | | | | computer. So now you are in a relationship |
| splitting?Hey girl, lemme show you how I grow my | | | | and he knows he's got you and doesn't feel like he |
| carbon polymerYou had me at Hello WorldYou can | | | | needs to jump every time you |
| put a trojan on my hard drive anytimeHow about we | | | | call. All of a sudden he is too busy for you? He has |
| do some peer-to-peer saliva swapping? | | | | work to do and can't get there |
| Although most women may find themselves tasting | | | | fast enough? No problem. Call one of his buddies. |
| a bit of their own vomit when | | | | They'd love to help out. Geeks |
| presented with these lines, you know that these are | | | | are the most helpful friends you'd ever make.3) Not |
| the creme de la creme of Geek | | | | a computer person? OK, here's the killer. He can also |
| flirtations. When your Geek tries one of these on | | | | hook up the TV, |
| you, smile and act as though you | | | | connect the DVD player and Tivo your favorite |
| are incredibly turned on, even if you just tasted a | | | | programs. He'll also hook you up with |
| bit of your own vomit. Most | | | | the sweetest sound system you've ever heard. It |
| Geeks have incredibly fragile ego's and attempting | | | | would be like angels singing to you.4) Looking further |
| any course correction will not | | | | for another reason? Yes, you guessed it. He has |
| only shatter them, it'll ruin your relationship as | | | | friends who |
| well.Giving and TakingEvery relationship is based off | | | | can hook up the TV, connect the DVD player, etc. |
| of give and take and this one isn't any different. | | | | etc. etc.5) And it gets better: Not only can he fix |
| However, what may be difficult is trying to figure | | | | your computer and DVD player, he can |
| out exactly how to get your Geek | | | | do the same for your friends. All of a sudden your |
| to give in on certain issues. My suggestion is to | | | | social life will pick up. Your |
| identify the type of Geek you have | | | | phone won't stop ringing. Dinner invitations come up |
| and appeal to his weakness. For example, if you're | | | | every night of the week. You'd |
| dating a Computer Geek, offer | | | | be as popular as if you owned a truck and you don't |
| to have him show you how to build a "custom box" | | | | even have to help anyone move.6) Sigh - you really |
| in exchange for something. | | | | want more reasons to date a geek? Fine. Here's one |
| Note that just because you're Geek is into | | | | for your |
| computers does not make him specifically | | | | vanity. He'll make you shine every where you go. No |
| a Computer Geek. If your Geek is a Linux Geek or | | | | matter how clumsy your sense |
| Apple Geek, he will take great | | | | of style, no matter how awkward your social skills, |
| offense at your misidentification.If your Geek is a | | | | you'll be a fashion star and a |
| D&D Geek, make your suggestion in the context of | | | | classy diplomat next to your geek. He'll make you |
| achieving | | | | look so good; you'll fall in love |
| specific objectives. For example, rather than saying | | | | with yourself.7) So you are not into computers, TVs |
| "Can we go to the movies | | | | and DVDs and you don't care about being |
| tonight?" you may want to try "Lets quest to the | | | | popular and fashionable. What about the newest |
| movies tonight. We can purchase | | | | techie gadgets? Do you like cell. |
| some popcorn that gives us a +2 to armor and +4 | | | | phones, digital cameras, camcorders, or MP3 players? |
| to attack rolls. We'll roll a D20 to | | | | Forget bling bling. Let me tell |
| find out who's driving". I gaurantee you that your | | | | you girlfriend, you are going to be a proud owner of |
| Geek will not only take you to the | | | | the latest gadgets if you ever |
| movies, he'll love the fact that you've taken such an | | | | decide to date a geek. Your cell. phone will not only |
| interest in his Geekdom.TerminologyI can't stress | | | | have your best friends' number |
| how how important this is. Understand the difference | | | | on speed dial, it would also be able to take pictures, |
| between Geeks | | | | make movies and even do your |
| and Nerds. If you're dating a Geek, never call him a | | | | nails. Your sleek, sexy, and very small digital camera |
| nerd. If you're dating a Nerd, | | | | will take pictures that will put |
| well God bless you. For the sake of discussion, a | | | | Ansel Adams to shame and your brand new, top of |
| Nerd is an individual that pursues | | | | the line MP3 player will make all |
| intellectual interests at the expense of social skills | | | | the heads turn your way.8) Not satisfied yet? Ok, I |
| where as a Geek is a person who | | | | hear you. You are saying gadgets and toys are fun, |
| is fascinated by obscure or very specific areas of | | | | but |
| knowledge and imagination. | | | | they won't keep me warm in the middle of the |
| Notice the difference, a Nerd lacks social skills where | | | | night, if you know what I mean. Well, |
| as a Geek does not.Although traditionally being a | | | | I didn't think I would have to tell you this, but I |
| Geek had pretty much guaranteed a never ending | | | | guess you are going to make me |
| series of wedgies (and in some regions it still does), | | | | spell it out for you. Here's the deal, sweet and |
| acceptance of this social | | | | simple: Your geek will worship the |
| practice is nearly universal. Geekdom has become a | | | | ground you walk on. He'll be so happy that a pretty |
| badge of honor to be worn with | | | | girl like you paid attention to |
| pride. Don't sully your Geeks pride by calling him a | | | | him that he'll be at your feet. He'll adore you as if |
| Nerd. Being a Nerd has never | | | | you were his queen. In his arms, |
| been and never will be acceptable.Spending | | | | you'll feel like you are at the top of the world. |
| TimeMost ladies can appreciate the importance of | | | | Believe me, I know what I am talking |
| spending time with their man. Quality | | | | about.9) I know I got your attention now, but wait |
| time spent can help a blossoming relationship bloom. | | | | it gets better. He won't cheat on you |
| It is no wonder why most | | | | either. You don't believe me? Here's a test. Place the |
| women are baffled when they can't seem to make | | | | sexiest woman on earth in a |
| their Geek interested in spending | | | | room with a geek, say Angelina Jolie in a Victoria |
| time with them. Timing is everything. More often | | | | Secret sexy lingerie. At the other |
| than not, your Geek does not | | | | corner of the room, place the latest model of some |
| want to "hang out" because he is probably | | | | computer or other. I am willing |
| preoccupied with something else. Your | | | | to bet my bottom dollar that your geek would want |
| Geek is a romantic, and wants to give you 100% of | | | | to play with that computer much |
| his attention when he spends | | | | more than getting to know Angelina Jolie. In fact, he |
| time with you. Trying to interrupt a game of Wold | | | | might not even see her if the |
| of Warcraft right before a level up | | | | computer is on and connected to the Internet. |
| because you want to "bond" is not only the absolute | | | | C'mmon he has to check his email, |
| worst thing you can do to him | | | | surf the web and blog about the fact that he is in a |
| in terms of the game, but it can seriously damage | | | | room with Angelina Jolie ;)10) Ok, reason number ten. |
| your relationship. When your | | | | Did I mention he can fix your computer??? |
| Geek is doing "Geeky" things, leave him be. If you | | | | Remember ladies, in the world of dating there are |
| want his attention, find a way to | | | | many options. Sure you can go |
| get him away from the computer without sounding | | | | for the flashy guy with the smooth smile, or the |
| like your nagging - I guarantee | | | | dude with the bad-ass car, but trust |
| you that he will not hear a word you say while he's | | | | me when I say, there isn't anyone better than that |
| staring at the screen.Geek GiftsIndulge your Geek | | | | quiet guy in the corner on a |
| with a techie toy every once in a while. Whether you | | | | laptop. Remember that while Geeks may not have |
| want it or | | | | the million dollar smile, they are |
| not, he is going to want all the latest and greatest | | | | more than likely to end up with the million dollars.For |
| gadgets all the time. Giving him | | | | those who have any additional advice, please leave a |
| a gadget for his birthday, or for valentines day is a | | | | comment and I will update |
| sure fire way to gain his | | | | the post! |
| affection. Some of the best Geek gifts include an | | | | |