So you’ve landed yourself a Michigander as your partner in crime. Consider yourself lucky. But also you may want to remember a few things about a Michigan native; what makes him or her tick, how their being from the state shapes their world view. Once you get it, it’ll be smooth sailing.
- When making a coffee run for that special someone, better make it Biggby. Always.
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- Don’t make fun of her for her Uggs obsession.
Katherine Hala/Flickr During cold Michigan winters, NOT a fashion statement, they’re for survival.
- She knows a thing or two about layers.
jamelah e./Flickr Seriously, you can never have too many layers.
- Winter strangely is your S.O.’s favorite season.
Rachel Kramer/Flickr Just don’t ask them to shovel snow.
- Don’t talk crap about Detroit to your mate.
Jason Mrachina/Flickr You’ll probably hear him or her go on and on about how bad the city is. But if you ain’t from Michigan, you don’t get to chime in.
- Michigan girls are known for being laid back and low maintenance.
“Women on holiday - Alvor - The Algarve, Portugal (1469017357)” by Glen Bowman from Newcastle, England - Women on holiday - Alvor - The Algarve, PortugalUploaded by tm. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons Just don’t think you get to treat her that way.
- A camping trip Up North is their idea of the romantic getaway.
yooperann/Flickr Who needs the honeymoon at a luxury resort when you’ve got this?
- And if you pick a Michigander as your partner, get ready for lots of this.
Bill Couch/Flickr That Michigan pride runs deep.
So does this sound about right? Tell us about your experiences dating someone from outside of the Mitten.
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During cold Michigan winters, NOT a fashion statement, they’re for survival.
jamelah e./Flickr
Seriously, you can never have too many layers.
Rachel Kramer/Flickr
Just don’t ask them to shovel snow.
Jason Mrachina/Flickr
You’ll probably hear him or her go on and on about how bad the city is. But if you ain’t from Michigan, you don’t get to chime in.
“Women on holiday - Alvor - The Algarve, Portugal (1469017357)” by Glen Bowman from Newcastle, England - Women on holiday - Alvor - The Algarve, PortugalUploaded by tm. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Just don’t think you get to treat her that way.
yooperann/Flickr
Who needs the honeymoon at a luxury resort when you’ve got this?
Bill Couch/Flickr
That Michigan pride runs deep.
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