How to Meet and Date a Scientist?

The prospect of dating a scientist for most people does not conjure up highly thrilling date evenings. And yet scientists are intelligent, curious and most often undemanding, qualities which are important for a mutually satisfying relationship. So if you are thinking of dating a scientist, here is a brief guide to on how to go about it.

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Know where to find them

If you have been frequenting bowling alleys and neighborhood pubs and wondering why you never come across a scientist, it is probably because you are looking in the wrong places. If you want to date the awesome singles in lab coats, it would be a better idea to look up science conventions and workshops going on in your city which are sure to attract the brightest brains from all around. Instead of going for the usual movie or mall-hopping on weekends how about exploring science museums or planetariums in your town. You also have a good chance of meeting singles of your choice when browsing through the science sections in libraries or bookshops. Above all, grab every opportunity to fraternize with the scientific community in your town, like attending re-unions and convocations in colleges and universities as well as meetings and get-togethers of the local science or astronomy club.

Go online

The internet has proved to be a godsend for all those singles interested in niche dating and if your preference is for scientists, you can get started on that too. look for sites that are specifically geared to meeting relationship needs of the scientific community; alternatively you could sign up with major dating sites ands specify the kind of partner you would be interested in. even if you do not come up with good dating sites only for scientist singles, you can still join social networking sites, blogs and discussion forums that reach out to the scientific community. Once you start chatting about various topics, you are sure to expand your social circle, and if lucky, even find suitable singes among your contacts.

Look beyond the external

The stereotypical image of a scientist with unkempt hair and coat sleeve stained with cheese-sauce is thankfully just that – an exaggeration. However it is true that looks are not the first priority for scientists – since they deal with the internal mechanism of things, they are less concerned whether their nail color is chipped or suede shoes are not in vogue presently. Also you may find a lot many scientists out of shape physically since most of their time is spent at the lab seat. The lack of exercise and a general disinterest in matters of fashion may not make geeks the most stylish of partners. So if you are dating a scientist, you need to be able to look beyond matters of appearance. Don’t keep comparing your partner to an ex who was a stunner or give too much thought to the green shirt that he has on. In fact over time you may even come to find your scientist’s quirky fashion sense unique and lovable.

Be unambiguous.

Since scientists spend so much time with specimens, sometimes their people skills may need to be brushed up. Like geeks, the stereotype of a scientist too is someone who is not very good initiating social contact with the opposite sex. You may have no problems interacting with a brother or a co-worker who is a researcher, but as soon as you meet one at a party, you know that it will be a while before you can get him to her to open up to you. In social situations, these brilliants tend to be introverted and defensive. So use bold actions and language to initiate conversation with them. Displaying subtle hints of interest may work with others, but a molecular biologist may not even be aware that you are reaching out to him/her. In fact they may think that you are not serious or interested unless you give them quite clear signs.

Look forward to good conversation

Even though scientists may be slow in picking up social and romantic cues, once you are out on a date, you may be surprised at how good a conversationist your partner is. Scientists are by nature curious – they are keen on finding out what makes something tick and when out on a date with you, they will listen to you and ask you questions which display genuine interest. This can come as a great relief for those who have borne the brunt of self-promotional talk of a sales rep or marketing executive. Above all, scientists have a strong, working knowledge of how the world works which in turn makes for great conversation. They are smart, aware, well-informed about the world and often have a lively sense of humor.

However if you are keen to make an impression on a scientist date, you need to give evidence of your own intellect as well. On the whole, these people love hanging out with people with whom they can have an intelligent conversation. So while you may not need a Mensa membership to land a date with a scientist, try to come off as a person who is well-read, smart and witty. And before you know, your date may be planning what to do the next time you both meet up.

If you are planning to see more of your scientist partner and are thinking in terms of a relationship, it would be helpful if you familiarized yourself with his/her area of research. sometimes conversation with scientific professionals, especially when two or more of them get together, can become highly technical – they may get going on the intricacies of scientific laws, national and international research, where to find the good instruments, what’s happening with science fiction, what the good gamers are playing and more. in such a situation if you have a general idea about the topics, not only will you not feel ignored, but in fact get a deeper insight into the significance of their work and be able to appreciate it better.

Be prepared for adjustments

Scientists need to put long working hours, whether working on a research project at their lab or supervising students and interns at universities and colleges. Add to this unpredictable work schedules or working for several days at a stretch, for example in order to finish writing a research report  or when on the verge of finding something new. So while dating a scientist you may end up on your own more a few Saturday evenings or even miss out on some special occasions. if you are planning a relationship with a scientist, should be ready to manage the household by yourself; better still have a social network of your own so that you are not over-dependent on your partner for your social and emotional needs.