If you’ve been dating someone from Michigan for awhile you know they possess so many special qualities. But now that it’s been awhile it’s really time to take a step back and think about what makes that Michigander marriage material. Here to get you thinking in the right direction are a few reasons we can think of to make your special Michigan companion a forever mate.

  1. You’ll never go hungry.

Eugene Kim/Flickr Michigan’s got a ton of tasty regional food to nosh on that you’ll never have to worry about having something to eat.

  1. Michiganders make the best cuddlers.

The World According To Marty/Flickr With so many cold months out of the year, Michiganders have cuddling to stay warm down to an artform.

  1. Michiganders are all about family.

George Thomas/Flickr If you want a family-oriented lifestyle, you’ll be in luck, as family is priority No. 1 for many Michigan households.

  1. You’ll always have a partner for exploring the outdoors.

David Cornwell/Flickr And since Michigan is nature’s playground, you’ll never run out of places to explore.

  1. They’re experts at shoveling snow.

Russ Allison Loar/Flickr

  1. Michiganders are fiercely loyal.

US Army Africa/Flickr You’ll never have to wonder where his or her loyalties lie.

  1. But if you do happen to be a Buckeyes fan and you’ve managed to snag a Michigander you know they’re in it for keeps.

Flickr / MatthewHeaggans

  1. Just imagine the wedding photo opps in Michigan.

Pictured here, Castle Farms, one of the top wedding destinations in the state.

  1. And your options are limitless if you’re looking to have a Michigan honeymoon.

Joey Lax/Salinas/Flickr Pictured here, Traverse City, overlooking the water.

  1. When you’re feeling under the weather, your Michigander will bring you that special regional elixir known as Vernor’s.

Derek Bruff/Flickr Cuz really is there any other cure-all remedy?

  1. They will always be happy to bring home dinner.

Hunting’s a huge deal here, which means some mean cuts of fresh game. If you’re lucky you and your partner will be do a lot of hunting for that good stuuf.

  1. And of course, marrying a Michigander means you’ll finally find your perfect mitten match.

annheathen/Flickr

Yeah, that’s the stuff. But tell us, did we leave anything out? Please share what you think makes a Michigander marriage material in the comments below!

Eugene Kim/Flickr

Michigan’s got a ton of tasty regional food to nosh on that you’ll never have to worry about having something to eat.

The World According To Marty/Flickr

With so many cold months out of the year, Michiganders have cuddling to stay warm down to an artform.

George Thomas/Flickr

If you want a family-oriented lifestyle, you’ll be in luck, as family is priority No. 1 for many Michigan households.

David Cornwell/Flickr

And since Michigan is nature’s playground, you’ll never run out of places to explore.

Russ Allison Loar/Flickr

US Army Africa/Flickr

You’ll never have to wonder where his or her loyalties lie.

Flickr / MatthewHeaggans

Pictured here, Castle Farms, one of the top wedding destinations in the state.

Joey Lax/Salinas/Flickr

Pictured here, Traverse City, overlooking the water.

Derek Bruff/Flickr

Cuz really is there any other cure-all remedy?

Hunting’s a huge deal here, which means some mean cuts of fresh game. If you’re lucky you and your partner will be do a lot of hunting for that good stuuf.

annheathen/Flickr

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