Dating Nurses? Good, bad or in between?

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I’ve always been curious if people view dating a nurse as a good or bad thing? I’m sure this all depends on the person

SteveSmith1985 · Accepted Answer

This made me laugh so hard! Thanks for that. Personally I'm pro dating nurses. My brother's wife is a nurse who works in maternity. I've known a few nurses, and this question made me laugh so hard... because I have a definite answer. Not that I've thought about a whole lot about it, but I have thought about this before.

There is a certain type of personaity that is overrepresented in Nursing. I think it's empathetic, kind and caring people who are often attracted to nursing. People with a kind heart. . And that's why this is such a funny question. Because Nurse is more than a job it's a set of (good) personality traits.

Of course that's not to say there aren't all kinds of shitty people who are nurses. like anything.

Teacher is another career that has a certain type.

I am totally pro dating Nurses. Strongly pro. In terms of dating... BUT

But... your shifts! What the fuck!

My brother's wife has been there long enough to pick her shifts. Nevertheless, with my brother working early in the morning and them having two young kids, I often wonder how stressful it must be for them.

They totally make it work, and never complain. And me and the grandparents can help with babysitting (I'm eager to, I fucking love those kids so much). But I can't tell you how often I wonder how the fuck they do it. I see them all the time, but... we just don't talk like that.

They do what they gotta do. And they're always doing shit together, and taking the kids places together, but... still I don't know how much quality time they get together.

Don't get me wrong, they're totally a happy couple. there's zero indication eitheer of them are unhappy... it's a ME thing. I often wonder if I would be happy if I were in a relatioship with the shiftwork.

For example, I went over to hang out with my niece and nephew today, around 4 in the afternoon. My brother had just gotten home from work, and picked up my niece at school. I was playing with them, when his wife came down the stairs and was heading out to work at like 5 pm.

Right now, she's working nights (by choice) which is evidently the option that makes the most sense.

I didn't even try to keep any track of what her shift-schedule was like when she was working days. those 12 hours shifts (which should be nobody's standard shift length) which sometimes rotate (what the fuck is that).

But I do know I was wondering how they do it. They do totally do it though. They're just came back from a 4 day random trip with the kids to a town a few over, the kids are in sports and swimming lessons, they're going to the movies, and aquarium and whatnot. They come visit my parents many weekends with the kids (sometime only one of them and the kids).

They seem perfectly happy, though tired. I don't know how they do it. But they do. I just... wonder what that leaves left over for them (I've been wondering this since long before they had kids)

But here's the problem. (for me) since I'm totally cool with dating a nurse (I won't lie, if I found out somebody I was interested in was a nurse, its a small sign that she might be somebody of a personality type (I think it's empathetic, or kindness, caring. I think nurses tend to have a kind heart. That's what it is. That's why I'm pro nurse.

So if things were to work out, I'm probably not going to let the work schedule be a problem. See...

If I like a girl, I'm going to totally be able to put up with the work schedule (no problem. at all). Then if thigs go well, and we start building a life together, when work schedules start to make things a pain in the ass,...

Well, we've already been dating long enough to get serious. At that point I'd love her enough to deal with it. I guess that's actually what happened to my brother.

To tell you the truth, although I truly don't know how he does it. I think he's got a great life.

(But do they not know? You can divide a 24 hour day into two twelve hour shifts. BUT you can also divide a 24 hour day into...3 shifts of 8 hours.)

Static_In_The_Attic · Accepted Answer

Love is a wonderful thing & in life if you find that special wonderful someone life is good. As for dating a nurse some will say it’s a good thing, some will say it’s a bad thing & others will say in between. As for me I’m in between on this one however on the good side as well. If you ever get hurt or have a question you can always count on a nurse & in the bed room I’m sure a nurse would love to play doctor with you. As for working long hours most nurses do & in a relationship that could be a dealbreaker to some. Overall I would date a nurse if the right nurse found her way into my heart.

itsannalee · Accepted Answer

I never dated a nurse, but I dated 2 doctors before and it sucks. The first cheater  The 2nd one too busy.

elizamichale1 · Accepted Answer

It must be good since soooo many men want us to play nurse with them

Finchie40 · Answer

I know nurses get a bad reputation for being cheaters, but not all nurses are that way , so I would say Good if her and I have great chemistry and connection together

ohsheeT · Answer

Your right it just depends on the person ..  But they are just like anyone else.

Spencer10 · Answer

Every woman is an individual in my opinion. I judge them accordingly and do not pre judge based on what they do for a living.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Isn’t it a cliché that nurses (and hairstylists) are the most promiscuous professions?

IslaTheWitch · Answer

the same as dating software engineers? people are different... some are good, some are bad, and some are in between :D

NicholasRedone · Answer

@satinpetals depends - I used to think they'd be alright yet many nurses I've met or worked alongside tended to have the attitude of a manager - which is great when it works - not so great on the receiving end - like being a drill sergeant with softer undertones

darkwing91 · Answer

It would be interesting to hear the opinion of some female nurses

Never done roleplay but I know some guys fetishize nurses; no idea why

I date a vet tech; dont know if that counts as a nurse; she was nice but her job didn't make me want to date her more or less

Miristheiss · Answer

I've never done it before. I hear that along with flight attendants and teachers, nurses are very famous for cheating and being unfaithful.

If they have crazy hours that is also not conducive to long term dating success and health.

RedThread · Answer

I've never dated a nurse so I wouldn't know. I think it's a very worthwhile and needed career path.

NathanDavis · Answer

as @itsannalee they're just too busy most of the time...

Anonymous · Answer

My sister is a nurse. She and the other nurses get so much dick. Honestly if I have a son and he told me he was marrying a nurse I'd set him straight.

Rohaan2020 · Answer

never dated one... but i don't think it makes any differen... it should be fine

Anonymous · Answer

It is hot inmy mind, I kind of have a nurse kink lol

wkhan_87 · Answer

My wife was nurse before, now she left the job.

PaleDale · Answer

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