1. Bronxites Aren’t Afraid To Talk About Their Feelings
Bronxites are a proud people. Everyone from the Bronx is excited about where they’re from and would never want be living anywhere else, and they’ll let you know. They are equally passionate about the people they love, so they’ll have no problem voicing their opinions and standing up for you. So, if a Bronxite loves you, they’ll shout it from the rooftops.
2. When A Bronxite Takes You Out For Pizza It Beats Any Other Gourmet Meal
Time to settle the century long debate, The Bronx has the best pizza in New York City.
*Drops the mic.*
But seriously places like Louie and Ernie’s, New Yankee SK Pizza, and Zero Otto Nove don’t serve pizza so much as cheesy slices of heaven. So when your Bronxite says, “How about pizza and movie tonight, babe,” you say, “YES!”
3. Bronxites Make For Great Cuddle Buddies
One of the first things that becomes apparent in a trip to the Bronx is how loud the city streets are. Tons of construction zones, trains, thin walls, and people yelling make The Bronx one of the noisier places on earth. However, Bronxites have mastered the skill of sleeping through anything which not only makes them super human, but also great cuddle buddies. There won’t be any tossing and turning under the sheets—well at least not any unwelcome tossing and turning anyway.
4. Your Bronxites Lover Might Even Write A Verse About You
Who doesn’t want to be a muse! But what else would you expect from the place that birthed hip hop? Bronxites have been dropping sweet rhymes for decades and they’re not slowing down. Expect a Bronxite to know the perfect words to say in most situations.
5. They Will Take you To The Best Stadium In The World
A Bronxite eats, sleeps, and breathes Yankees. It’s their team and they’re proud of it. Nothing is more electric than heading to The Stadium with a real fan. Just hope that if a ball gets hit in your direction, they’ll have their glove ready to snag it before it smacks you in the face. Who said chivalry is dead?
6. They Will Know Exactly How To Put A Smile On Your Face
Bronxites love their lives and everything about it—Forbes rated it the happiest place in New York and 12th happiest place in the country. When you’re dating someone from The Bronx, it’s hard to keep this positivity from rubbing off on you.
7. Bronxites Will Take You Out For A Real Cup Of Coffee
It won’t be fancy coffee from some hipster shop or one of the mass-produced blends from Starbucks, it’ll be from the corner store of which they probably won’t even know the name. Bodega coffee in The Bronx is as good as it gets. Nothing will warm you up on a hot day like a cheap cup of joe from the local shop. Satisfaction for less than a buck.
8. When The Weather Is Warm They Will Take You To Orchard Beach, Where They Will Look Amazing In Their Bathing Suit
Nothing is better on a hot summer day than taking a dip at Orchard Beach. Bronxites grew up loving the place, and they’ll be sure to pass on that love to you. It’s not the same as going to one of the more crowded, dirtier beaches in other boroughs. Known for its crescent shape and great view of City Island, it’s just another reason to look forward to summer in The Bronx.
9. Bronxites Have The Soul Of An Artist
Not only is The Bronx the birthplace of hip hop, it’s also a sort of mecca for modern art. From street art produced by famous artists like Banksy, to the Bronx Museum of Arts, this borough is a great place to see some of the coolest new pieces around. A Bronxite will know the best places to take you for a more sophisticated date, if that’s your thing.
10. They Will Show All The Best Hidden Gems In Their Borough
Most of the people living in the Bronx grew up there, and The Bronx was their playground throughout their childhood. As a result, every Bronxite knows the area by heart. They’ll know how to get from point A to point B as fast as possible, where the best street food is, and how to keep you out of trouble.
Dating a Bronxite is like having the ultimate tour guide to the best borough in New York City, and they’ll probably even give you a discount.
11. Bronxites Probably Won’t Embarrass You When They Do The Robot
Hip hop isn’t the only thing with a beat to come out of The Bronx, it’s known as the birthplace of breakdancing, too. You’d be surprised at how many Bronxites have tried their hand at a little popping and locking (to varied success) at one point or another.
Not only is breakdancing great at keeping a Bronxites muscles toned, it’s helped them develop the rhythm necessary to tear up the dance floor during a night on the town.
12. Nothing Says Romance Like A Night Out In The Real Little Italy
While tourists of New York are stuck hunting down an “authentic” Italian place in Manhattan, Bronxites know that the real little Italy is in their own backyard.
You’ll hear it called Arthur Avenue, Belmont, or the Little Italy of the Bronx, but no restaurant in that district will lead you wrong. With some of the most authentic Italian food in America, a date night in this Little Italy is sure to seal the deal.
13. When You Date Someone In The Bronx You Become Family
Bronxites take care of each other, and if you’re dating someone from The Bronx, the city will take care of you, too. While most of New York City tends to get stuck in the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps, Bronxites take the time to get to know their neighbors, forming one giant community that looks out for one another.
There’s no place in America quite like The Bronx. Once you visit, you’ll never want to leave. So our advice, find a nice Bronxite and settle down.
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