1. Your S.O.'s working hours are probably not the same as yours.
2. And they've forced you to redefine your idea of what "busy" means.
They're always going to be busier than you, no matter what you have going on.
3. You rarely make any fixed plans together.
The toughest part of dating a doctor would be how they're always 45 mins late for dates because the 7 dates they had before yours went long.
It doesn't matter if it's Christmas Day; their patient is only going into labour once.
4. But on the rare occasion that they can commit to a date and a time, it makes you really happy.
5. That said, you're usually the "planner" in the relationship.
6. Dating a doctor has definitely made you more understanding.
7. And it takes a lot to gross you out nowadays.
8. But when they do get real downtime, it's pretty damn blissful.
9. Because your S.O. seriously knows how to have fun.
10. You've also become an ace at medical-themed gifts.
11. You know the best hacks for removing blood stains.
12. And you've never had to go to hospital to get your stitches removed.
13. Given the nature of their job, your OH always comes home exhausted.
14. So a lot of your date nights are spent falling asleep in front of Netflix.
15. You watch a lot of Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, and House together.
16. And because you spend so much time with their friends, you really get the junior doctor strikes.
17. Having a doctor around the house is useful whenever you get sick.
The perks of dating a doctor.
Who doesn't love having a personal WebMD?
18. But everyone assumes that you have a free drug supply on hand at all times.
We've all been there! #killyourhangover https://t.co/Eb68OdkMVR
Which isn't entirely true. They are great for completely nullifying your cancer/lump/swine flu scares though.
19. You're both pretty hot on what sterilization actually means.
20. Even though you both try not to bring work home, you know they do.
21. Which is why you're a great listener.
22. If you're dating someone studying Meds, you know you have it tougher than most.
23. Which is why you kind of pray they'll specialise as a GP.
