14 Perks of Dating Someone From Boulder

1. They Will Push You To Be The Best You Can Be

Boulder is ranked as the healthiest city in the U.S. by the Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index. Your love interest will be able to show you everything there is to know about the gyms, trails, races, and fitness events in the area as well as help you work on your form. It’s like having a personal trainer for the cost of a few kisses.

2. They Will Also Most Likely Be Really Really Ridiculously Good Looking

Okay, so GQ magazine did call Boulder one of the worst-dressed cities, but continued on to say that the folks in Boulder are the most likely to look the best underneath those bad clothes, thanks to being so healthy and fit.

3. You Might Just Learn A Thing Or Two

Portfolio called Boulder America’s Brainiest City. And that’s because it’s full of brains. There are more Ph.D.’s per capita here than any other city in the country. And all that intellectual conversation will undoubtedly begin to wear off on you. Not that you need it of course. But it can’t hurt.

4. They Must Love Dogs

If you’ve crossed the threshold of getting serious and moving in together but have yet to even consider the threshold of babies, you might want to start off with something a little easier. Like a Chia Pet. If that goes well, then move onto a dog. Boulder is the perfect spot for your new shared-pooch, with pet-friendly areas, dog parks, numerous trails and outdoor cafes where you can dine in the sunshine together with your new best friend.

5. You’ll Probably Fall In Love On The Slopes

Boulder has over 100 ski and snowboard trails available within driving distance for the two of you to gear up in your cute new snow-gear and venture down the slopes together. If skiing isn’t your thing, though, the great outdoors of Boulder continue to beckon with a ton of fun activities like hiking, climbing, and anything else you can think of. The Flatirons also provides some pretty epic scenery for that next couples-selfie.

6. You’ll Never Get Stuck With A Debbie Downer

If you’ve ever dated a pessimist, you probably have vowed to never do so again. Lucky for you, everyone in Boulder is boiling over with happy. It’s not even really a matter of opinion anymore. The city was voted the number one happiest city in the entire country.

7. Dining Out Will Be Worth The Relationship Alone

Sometimes you have to weigh the pros and cons of a relationship. If your relationship entails getting to dine out fairly frequently, that one needs to go in the pros column. The food in the city is so awesome, Bon Appetit even named Boulder the top Foodiest Cities in the country. So what are you waint for? Go share a spaghetti noodle together.

8. They Probably Have A Pretty Cushy Job

Don’t fret about your significant other not having a decent job in Boulder. The city is overflowing with high quality jobs at places like KidRobot, Skyder, Threadless and more. . It also provides an unmatched spot for being an entrepreneur, with dozens of start up companies taking off right here.

9. They Can Probably Fix Your Computer

Speaking of all those great jobs, Boulder is tech central. Also located here in the city is the offices for Google and Microsoft. So, if you play your cards just right, you should be lucky enough to score a love that will be able to fix your lagging computer issues.

10. You’ll Get Close On Two Wheels

Boulder is among one of the best bicycling centers in the country. It was even named as the third best places to ride in the country, for their bike-friendly trails, paths, and now the Bcycle system. So grab yourself two wheels and plan a date together.

11 Your Dates Will Never Get Rained Out

One of the things that makes Boulder such a hot spot is the fact that it gets an average of 300 days of sunshine every year. The winters can be cold and you’ll definitely get hit with some snow, but overall, Boulder promises to be a bright sun-shiny day for you to spend your time focusing on your growing relationship.

12. You Won’t Have Any Trouble Meeting Them

The city is filled with some of the friendliest people you will ever meet, not just in the country but even the world. The people here say hello and know how to mind their manners. They’re also always wearing a smile on their face, which makes them so much easier to approach. So the story that you take your kids won’t take seven years.

13. You’ll Always Have The Perfect Snuggle Weather

Boulder can get hot during the summer, but the mornings and the evenings can still be pretty darn chilly. And the winter, obviously, gets cold. But it’s part of Boulder’s charm. National Geographic Traveler named the city as one of the country’s top 10 best places to spend the winter, giving you the perfect opportunity to light a fire and get snuggly.

14. You Can Bond Over The Perfect Boulder Couple

Mork and Mindy famously took place in Boulder. The two of you can spend quiet nights watching reruns together, remarking on landmarks, and taking notes on the cutest alien-human couple this side of Ork.