1. You’ll Never Have To Question Where You Stand
There’s no room for confusion or reading between the lines in this relationship because people from Vancouver will spell everything out for you in detail. It must come from all those years of having to explain that they’re from Vancouver USA, not Canadian.
2. You Don’t Have To Feel Guilty Ordering The Surf & Turf On Their Tab
There’s no income tax in Washington and no sales tax in Oregon. So, if they’re living in Vancouver and shopping in Portland, your special someone has much more money in their wallets to take you out, guilt-free.
3. They’re Down To Earth And Fun To Be Around
One thing you never have to worry about if you’re dating someone from Vancouver is whether or not they’re a stuck up snoot. The people here are too down-to-earth and too busy looking for an genuine good time to bother trying to impress you by acting like something they’re not.
4. Most Of Your Dates Will Be Going To See Things Blow Up
Fireworks! Fireworks everywhere! Over the river and in their backyard. Fireworks stands. Debates on why more fireworks aren’t allowed… If you like things that go boom, you’ll love the people in Vancouver.
5. You’ll Look Neat On A Bicycle Built For Two
Vancouver has a really good biking system including roads and lots of trails. So snuggle up on a bicycle for two and peddle your way to romance.
6. You Can Spend Your Nights In The Middle Of Everything Or In The Middle Of Nothing
Some nights, the two of you might want a night out in the middle of whatever is going on. That’s when you head across the bridge to Portland. Other nights, you might decide to keep a low profile and stay in Vancouver for a mellow night just the two of you. You get the best of both worlds.
7. No Drama Queens Here
Some people sweat the small stuff, some say "hakuna matata." The people in Vancouver know there’s no sense in making mountains out of molehills. Case in point: They know there's no reason to panic and cling to an umbrella when it's supposed to rain.
8. They’re Well Rounded Enough To Keep It Fresh
You’ll notice pretty fast that Vancouver is becoming quite the melting pot of transplants. Because of the no income tax thing and the cheaper rent and more affordable cost of living, people from Portland and all around Northern California are moving here in droves.
9. You Won’t Have To Worry About Them Flirting With Everyone In Sight
The people in Vancouver are really friendly, but only after they warm up to you. Their stand-offish personalities are what people in the area refer to as The Vancouver Freeze. It takes a little thawing out before they’re willing to open up.
10. You’ll Never Have To Share Dessert
You know how sometimes people ask if you want to split a dessert, either because they’re watching calories or just too stuffed to finish off a whole serving by themselves? And you know how because it’s a date, you kind of say “sure!” to go with the flow and to avoid looking like a pig? Ice Cream Renaissance solves that problem. No one even thinks of sharing.
11. You’ll Never Be Able To Stay In A Bad Mood Around Them
Despite the often overcast weather, you won’t find any gloomy Gusses in Vancouver. Just ask the Little Ceasar’s advertisement guy who has been standing on the same corner for years, rain or shine, dancing his shift away and cheering up everyone around him.
12. When The Food War Sets In, It’s Thai Orchid To The Rescue
You want Thai food. The person you’re with isn’t sure. Maybe sushi. Maybe beef. Clearly, no one is going to win this one, right? Wrong. You’ve got Thai Orchid Restaurant and Sushi Bar which means the argument was over before it even began.
13. Movie Night Will Always Be Vintage Fun
Movie night will be your favorite date of all thanks to the Kiggins Theater. It’s vintage-y art deco, they serve beer and wine, and have endless events of offbeat fun. Hope you have some good Rocky Horror or Doctor Who costumes…
14. You’ll Always Have Intelligent Conversations
One of the reasons people come to Vancouver in the first place? The school systems are way better in this area. They might earn the name Vantucky for their penchant for raw fun and fireworks. But strike up a conversation with any of them and you’ll see, there’s much more to them than meets the eye.
15. When It’s Time To Get Serious And Settle Down, You’re Already Home
Affordable housing, low cost of living, good schools, a close-knit, laid-back community – Vancouver has it all. So when you and your significant other decide to take the plunge, the good news is you’ve already got your roots planted. Now it’s just time to grow.
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