Why Nerdy Guys Make the Best Boyfriends as Told by Ben Wyatt

As the Valentine's Day season quickly approaches, many people's thoughts are turning to love and relationships. If you aren't in one, hold out for a nerdy guy. They make the best boyfriends. Why, you ask? Here are some reasons why nerds rule brought to you by TV's ultimate nerdy boyfriend: Benjamin Wyatt.

1. They Adore You

Nerdy boyfriends absolutely adore their girlfriends. They like that you're smart and that you make witty jokes. They get all worked up about the same quirky little things you do. They'll always make sure you feel appreciated and they will do it in the sweetest of ways (like calling you a Jedi Ninja).

2. They Behave

Your nerdy boyfriend is too busy watching Battlestar Galactica reruns to be out doing anything heinous. Also, much like ya boy Ben Wyatt, they're too afraid of cops to ever do anything bad. Ever. This is especially helpful because no girl likes to be the babysitter of her man-child boyfriend. 

3. They Try so Hard

Nerdy guys aspire for perfection in all of their pursuits. From music to robotics, nerds pour their heart and soul into whatever they do. That's a great characteristic to look for in relationships. If this guy cares so much about a hobby he loves, he'll care even more about the lady he loves.

4.They Have a Strong Sense of Duty

All of those years spent reading/watching/playing as/ idolizing Spiderman, Batman, and Superman were certainly not a waste. Nerdy guys have a strong sense of duty. They'll take good care of themselves, you and everyone around them.

5. They're Rock Stars in Their Own World

Nerdy guys may not be at the top of the high school food chain, but they're the king of their own castle. (Not to mention the fact that, ahem, nerdy guys become the Jobs, Lucases, and Disneys of the world.) They don't worry about where they fall in the world of popularity because they're secure in their fandoms.

6. They are Infinitely Supportive

 You've spent countless expanses of time watching YouTube videos about 3D printing and video game plot theories. He is appreciative of that. He will show his appreciation by watching videos of cats and babies with you. It's the little things that make life big.

7. They're Total Sweethearts

Nerdy guys have Spidey-like senses. They've watched enough movies to know when a woman is about to lose it so they will be sweet to you when they know you're about to go full on She-Hulk and smash everything.

 8. No One Puts Baby in the Corner

You are his Lois Lane, his Mary Jane Watson, his Susan Storm, his Maggie Greene, and yes, you are even his Leslie Knope. Do you think your nerdy guy is going to let anyone get away with talking smack about you? If you do, think again. He will bring Thor's hammer down on anyone who dares speak ill of you or treat you like anything other than the Princess Leia that you are. 

So Bring on the Nerds

These are just a few reasons why nerdy guys make the best boyfriends but there are countless other ones. If you have a nerdy boyfriend, be sure to tell him how much you appreciate him this Valentine's Day season and pass this on so your single friends know what to look for next time they're looking for a guy. 

And if you've been thinking there was something else I've been getting at this whole time, you're 100% right. Alex, this one's for you:

9 Reasons Why Your Youth Minister is Basically a Celebrity

Let's face it, your youth minister is basically a celebrity. Maybe you've never realized it before, but these 9 statements are oh-so true...


1. You freaked out the first time you met them.

Come on and admit it, when you finally became old enough to be in the youth group and the youth minister acknowledged your existence you freaked out a little bit. It's actually okay. We all do.


2. Seeing them in public is totally tweet-worthy.

So you're sitting at Starbucks with your friends when all of the sudden... There. They. Are! Seeing them somewhere you weren't expecting to see them is pretty much one of the most exciting things on the planet.



3. Only the coolest of kids get to ride in their car. 

You know that you've arrived when you get to ride in their car. Savor the moment. This experience is one you are sure to remember for ages.

4. Their spouse is basically perfect.

Your youth minister and their spouse are essentially Beyonce and Jay-Z. Their love story is the stuff of legends and you can only hope you and your spouse are half as perfect as they are some day.

5. Do they have kids? Yes? Seeing them is like a celebrity spotting.

Face it: your youth minister's kids (if they have them) are the cutest kids on the planet. They look like little models, they're always dressed adorably and basically everything they do is the cutest thing on earth. 

6. They have more tricks up their sleeve than Oprah.

It may not happen all the time, but your youth minister somehow has Spidey senses and knows when everyone is hungry. On these magical nights they bring food that tastes like manna from Heaven. Showing up to youth that night is like ending up at Oprah's Favorite Things. Everyone. Goes. Insane.

7. You take offence when people don't get why you think they are so awesome.

People who don't know them might not get the hype. These are the kind of people you can live without. 

8. They bring a little razzle-dazzle everywhere they go.

Almost every youth minister plays some role in the church service. Even if they're just giving the announcements, it might just be one of the best parts of the service. You know you feel this way. We all do. Admit it, accept the guilt, and join the club.

9. They'll always take up for you when it comes to the "old people".  When they do, they get all. the. props.

Every now and then the "old people" will get mad at the youth group (over something they probably should get in trouble for) and when they do, your youth minister always takes the hit. Everyone knows they're journeying into certain death, but when they come out of it alive... It's basically like Harry Potter in the Gryffindor Common Room after the dragon challenge. Party down.

So take a little time to thank your youth minister and tell them how awesome you think they are! Everyone knows they deserve it.