1. Ohioans Will Be As Proud Of You As They Are Of The Reds
The Big Red Machine usually puts on a good show, and Ohioans never miss it. And they'll take you along for the ride. The 2014 season left the Reds in fourth place in their central division. Even a date that isn’t into baseball can appreciate that.
2. And If You’re Not From Michigan, They Might Just Propose On The Spot
The rivalry dates back centuries. It is not a joke.
3. Ohio Folks Will Help You Find Your Inner Kid Again
Who needs a mouse when Snoopy is in your backyard? Ohioans know Kings Island is just as good as that Disney place for letting go and having some old-fashioned theme park fun. And don’t even get them started on Cedar Point. It’s the Roller Coaster Capital of the World. If they can’t get you to let loose there, no one can.
4. Ohioans Are Always Breaking New Ground
Ohioans have a rep for thinking outside the box. Need proof? The guy who invented the electric starter engine is from Ohio—and is the reason your date will pick you up in a car, and not on a bike. And don’t forget about a little someone called John Glenn, who took the first giant leap for mankind as the first American in orbit.
5. There’s A Pretty Good Chance You’ll Date A Flyboy—Or Flygirl
No one can resist a man (or woman) in uniform, right? There are plenty to choose from in Ohio, with both the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Ohio. And they all will have the same devotion to you as they do to their country.
6. Ohioans Are Forever Loyal
They have to be—it’s part of their state pledge. They take it seriously.
7. And They’re Definitely Forever Forgiving
One word: Lebron. They let him off the hook, right? What more proof do you need that an Ohioan will forgive you for forgetting about being late for that dinner reservation?
8. You Can Always Have Faith In An Ohioan
Because they never lose their faith. A whopping 91 percent of Ohio residents have some religious affiliation, which means that no matter how bad things may get, you’ll always have someone to stand by you and tell you it’ll all work out.
9. They Never Let Anything Get In The Way Of A Romantic Date By The Lake
Ohioans think that going to Lake Erie is the next best thing to going to a real beach. And not just because it’s much closer.
10. Ohioans Will Show You True Culinary Perfection
And that perfection is called Cincinnati chili. Date someone from Ohio and they’ll be breaking out their favorite dish before you know it. You’ll learn to embrace it. Noodles covered in chili and cheese—is there really any other way?
11. They’ll Teach You A Whole New Language
Okay, maybe not an entire language, but there are plenty of unusual words that you'll learn while dating an Ohioan. Anywhere besides Ohio people might call their father “Pop”. But in Ohio, that's the word for soda. Another new one? Frogstool, which is Ohioan for toadstool. Once you've gotten comfortable with your Ohioan, it'll be like second nature.
12. Ohioans Won’t Ever Judge You On Your Sweet Tooth
Folks from the Buckeye State love them some buckeyes. Anytime, anywhere. No big surprise. And it means that they’ll always be up for sharing a box with you—the ultimate expression of Ohio love.
Did we miss anything? Tell us the best thing about dating someone from Ohio in the comments below! 
