1. With A Honolulu Love, You’re Free To Be Yourself
The locals and natives here are pretty chill. So, if you’re looking for a high-intensity relationship filled with arguments and drama, then you’re going to want to head back to California.
2. They’ll Show You The True Spirit Of Aloha
Let’s face it, we could all use a lesson or ten in approaching things with kindness and love rather than apprehension and aggressiveness. And there’s no one better than a Honolulu local to learn from.
3. …And How To Make The Best Of What You’ve Got
You’re starving and all you have in your cupboard is half of a bag of rice and a can of Spam? Fear not. A Honolulu local can morph that into a plate full of deliciousness.
4. You’ll Fall In Love Somewhere Under The Rainbow
It’s the Rainbow State, after all. If you have to look hard to find one, then you’re doing it wrong. So keep your camera handy to snap an iconic photo of the two of you to plaster all over a holiday card to send back home to your family in the Midwest. Warning: Enraged jealousy will ensue.
5. After Things Heat Up, Cool Down With Shave Ice
It’s a staple here on The Island. But don’t even bother trying to share one. Show how much you care by getting your significant other one of their own. You won’t regret it, either. Get over to Matsumoto’s immediately.
6. Bare Skin Is The Local Uniform
Tropical lands means lots of bikinis, tank tops, tanned [bare] skin, and muscles. Eye candy abounds on the Big Island...just a heads up.
7. They’ll Probably Wear Their Slippers To Dinner, And So Can You
They’re flip flops to you, slippers to them, and they’re perfectly acceptable. Score.
8. A Honolulu Local Will Teach You How To Live Simply
When you’re living in on an island, there’s less space to go around, and it takes a million years and dollars to ship anything to Honolulu, so you don’t have access to the wide assortment of crap that you’re used to having. A local will show you how living a simpler life means less stress and more love to go around.
9. A Honolulu Honey Will Always Watch Your Back
Honolulu is full of surprises. Some good, some not so good. Luckily, if you’re dating a local, you’ll have an expert by your side to help you swat away the B52s, tell you what to do if a volcano decides to stop taking its medication, and help you fight off the bouts of Island Fever.
10. It’s True, A Honolulu Sweetheart Can Probably Teach You How To Surf
No, not everyone knows how to surf here. But, when it comes to surfing in Honolulu, you have the same chance of landing yourself a good surfer as you do a great wave. They’re everywhere.
11. With A Honolulu S.O., Be Prepared For The Ride Of Your Life
No, you won’t go to the beach every day, sorry. The people here have things called jobs just like everyone else. But, when you do get to venture out, you’ll find an amazing landscape of pristine beaches, clear oceans, waterfalls, cliffs, volcanoes… There is no mistaking that the time you spend here falling in love will make for some of the best memories of your life.
12. You’ll Have Someone To Share Carb Enthusiasm With
You’ve always said low-carb is no way to live. Waffles are always worth it, and with Liliha Bakery nearby, you’ll probably become obsessed. Sorry about that. But hey, at least you have someone to get mushy with – literally and figuratively.
13. Remember What Stitch Said
Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. And if you get close enough, you’ll be Ohana, too.
14. You Might Be Dating Someone In Paradise, But…
Honolulu can often feel like you’ve made it to heaven… And then reality sets in and you realize that there’s no such thing. Living here comes with a volcano full of problems and issues that you can’t even really fathom until you’ve tried. So, don’t think just because you’re dating someone in paradise that life will be smooth sailing. All you’ll get is a prettier landscape than most.
15. They Probably Work Their Tails Off
Living in paradise isn’t cheap, so there’s a good chance they’re working two jobs or extra hours to make it happen. And if you’re living here now, too, then so will you. But at least you know they’re willing to work hard for what they love.
16. Your Relationship Will Be As Sweeter Than Pineapple
Well, if we’re talking about Hawaiian pineapple then it would be more accurate to say that your love will be just about as sweet as pineapple. Because no pineapple you’ve ever had compares to the pineapple you’ll have here. And just wait until mango season…
17. You’re On An Island Filled With Love
There’s just something in the air in Hawaii. No, I’m not talking about the flying cockroaches… Although they’re pretty startling. But whatever it is, it makes Honolulu a pretty spectacular place to fall in love.
18. A Honolulu Local Will Take You To The Freshest Sushi Dinner You’ll Ever Have
Not every meal here has to be spam musabis and lunch plates filled with rice (which are amazing, btw). If you’re craving some sushi, Honolulu has some of the best slap yo’ head sideways sushi you’ll find anywhere. Just let Morimoto Waikiki prove it to you.
19. You Can Have Your Wedding And Honeymoon In Your Back Yard
It hardly needs to be said, but Honolulu is one of the most popular destination wedding spots in the world. So when it comes time to settle down and tie the knot, you have the perk of not having to call it a destination wedding, because paradise is home.
Did we miss anything? Tell us the best thing about dating someone from Honolulu in the comments below! 
