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21 Secrets People Who Date Musicians Won't Tell You

"We are not groupies."

1. Stick around long enough and you'll end up running the merch table.

2. And modelling merch.

3. You can kiss a regular schedule goodbye.

4. You'll probably have to listen to songs about their exes.

5. You have to share your S.O.'s love with a band, an instrument, and their musical hero.

6. Touring = you at home with all the ice cream.

7. Your taste in music will definitely improve.

8. But don't expect to convince them to love the songs on your pre-relationship playlist.

9. It's best to keep your music guilty pleasures under wraps.

They will just never understand your (semi-)ironic need to jam to One Direction (unless they're Dave Grohl and congrats on that.)

10. And it can be a little awkward if you're not musically inclined.

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11. When you're hanging out with your S.O. and other musicians, it can seem like they're speaking a foreign language.

12. It can be hard to react to their work.

13. You might not be your partner's biggest fan.

14. It's a little bit weird to have your partner on display in front of a crowd.

15. But also an ego boost.

16. Your friends think it's hot.

17. But your parents are a little concerned.

18. Dating a musician is pretty great.

19. But good luck getting some quality alone time.

20. First comes gear, then comes beer, then if you're lucky maybe comes a modestly priced date.

21. But LBH, there is honestly no better hobby for a partner to have.