1. If They’re This Passionate About The Eagles, Imagine Your Love Story
Any man or woman that can pour their heart out for a football team definitely has a lot of love in them to give. Luckily for you, you’ll be the beneficiary of all that fanatical passion.
2. A Delaware Valley Local Will Defend Your Honor Till The Ends Of The Earth
People from the Delaware Valley have a whole lot of local pride, and they’ll defend and stick by their home and family until the end of time–of course, the same will go for their true loves. Lucky you.
3. Dates Really Do Mean Long Walks On The Beach Here
Delaware Valley locals are beach bums in their hearts, and with the gorgeous beaches of the Jersey Shore and on the coast of Delaware, your love life will never lack those long, romantic strolls on the beach.
4. A Delaware Valley Lover Will Play You All The Romantic Songs You Haven’t Heard Yet
If you snag yourself a Delaware Valley local, you’re getting an indie music nerd who definitely hits up the Firefly Music Festival every year. The bonus for you is you get an inside listen to all those up-and-coming love songs no one else knows about yet.
5. Someone From Delaware Valley Will Never Be A Dull Date–If You Can Keep Up
Grab your date’s hand and explore Pine Barrens or one of the many tributaries of the Delaware River. He or she will show you how it’s done when it comes to hiking, kayaking, camping, and experiencing all the adventure nature has to offer.
6. Delaware Valley Natives Will Always Be Children At Heart Thanks To Knoebels
There isn’t a person from the Delaware Valley that still doesn’t get a twinkle in his or her eye when someone mentions Knoebels Amusement Resort. Who doesn’t want a partner with a childlike spirit at 85?
7. They Might Be Superstitious, But That Only Means They Have A Big Imagination
So yes, some locals believe in the Jersey Devil, also known as the 13th Leeds child, and the Atco ghost, but that just means they have a big imagination. You don’t want to date someone who’s narrow minded, do you?
8. There’s Nothing Like A Near Death Experience To Bring You Closer Together
You’d have to be an adrenaline junkie to try your luck on Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom at Six Flags Great Adventure, but experiencing the biggest drop ride in the world will just give you an excuse to squeeze your date’s hand even tighter.
9. Nevermind Flowers And Candy. They’ll Get You The Best Brews Instead
Many Delaware Valley locals are beer snobs, which is good news for you. They won’t let you suffer through any of those watery cans.
Spice up any date with a little something from Flying Fish Brewing Company or the Yards Brewing Company.
10. But If You’re A Candy Lover, Your Sweet Tooth Will Be In Good Company
That’s not to say, of course, that there won’t be candy involved as well. Delaware Valley swears by its incredible salt water taffy from Dolle’s Candyland and Shriver’s, so you’ll just have to make time between chews to talk on your date.
11. Don’t Underestimate The Dates You Could Have At Peddler’s Village
There’s something amazingly quaint and unique about a date that will take you to Peddler’s Farm. It’s like you’re going back in time, on an 18th century style courting—and if you like fresh fruit, you will have some seriously incredible pancakes during your romantic brunch.
12. A Delaware Valley Local Won’t Judge You For Going On Shopping Sprees
No one in the Delaware Valley can judge you for your shopping sprees, because they know that the King of Prussia Mall—only the largest mall in the world—is an undeniable force of nature.
So don’t worry about a little retail therapy.
13. If This Is How They Celebrate, Just Imagine How Great Your Birthday Party Will Be
Every New Year’s Day is the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, and locals are big on the costumes and pageantry that goes along with it. Delaware Valley locals sure know how to throw a party.
Did we miss anything? Tell us what you like about dating someone from the Delaware Valley in the comments below!