Have you fallen in love with a Missourian? It’s an easy thing to do, considering how many smart, friendly, wonderful people call this beautiful state home. Here are 9 things you should know about dating someone from the Show-Me State:

  1. They like to explore.

Flickr/ Missouri Division of Tourism There are tons of amazing places to explore in Missouri, above and below ground.

  1. Missouri is a great place to start a family.

Flickr/ Roy Niswanger Missouri has a low cost of living, strong communities, and is a great place to hang your hat and start a family.

  1. They’re tough.

Flickr/ Vincent Parsons Extreme weather and tornados are a part of life in Missouri, and Missourians are brave, safe, and resilient.

  1. Beaches aren’t the only place for romance.

Flickr/Missouri Division Of Tourism Forget sunset walks on the beach - head to the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. It’s the largest lake in the state and a popular summer destination.

  1. Take them out to the ball game, and be prepared to go all out.

Flickr/ OakleyOriginals Whether it’s the Royals or the Cardinals, Missourians love their team and they’re not afraid to show it.

  1. They’re friendly.

Flickr/ Paul Sableman Missourians are known for their charm and friendliness.

  1. They’re prepared for any weather.

Flickr/ Glen Scott The weather in Missouri can change on a whim, so Missourians are often prepared with layered clothes and umbrellas.

  1. They’re not afraid to get a little messy.

Flickr/ fiftynightshades There’s a reason Missouri is famous for its barbecue, and most Missourians are always down for a barbecue dinner date. You may want to ask for extra napkins.

  1. They love to cozy up by the fire.

Flickr/ Ivo Posthumus A great way to spend an evening with a Missourian is cuddling up beside a bonfire.

All in all, it’s easy to be charmed by a Missourian. What else do people need to know about dating someone from Missouri? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Flickr/ Missouri Division of Tourism

There are tons of amazing places to explore in Missouri, above and below ground.

Flickr/ Roy Niswanger

Missouri has a low cost of living, strong communities, and is a great place to hang your hat and start a family.

Flickr/ Vincent Parsons

Extreme weather and tornados are a part of life in Missouri, and Missourians are brave, safe, and resilient.

Flickr/Missouri Division Of Tourism

Forget sunset walks on the beach - head to the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. It’s the largest lake in the state and a popular summer destination.

Flickr/ OakleyOriginals

Whether it’s the Royals or the Cardinals, Missourians love their team and they’re not afraid to show it.

Flickr/ Paul Sableman

Missourians are known for their charm and friendliness.

Flickr/ Glen Scott

The weather in Missouri can change on a whim, so Missourians are often prepared with layered clothes and umbrellas.

Flickr/ fiftynightshades

There’s a reason Missouri is famous for its barbecue, and most Missourians are always down for a barbecue dinner date. You may want to ask for extra napkins.

Flickr/ Ivo Posthumus

A great way to spend an evening with a Missourian is cuddling up beside a bonfire.

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