7 Ways Computer Programming Can Teach Us About Relationships: Two Worlds Merged!

[Anonymous]

As an amateur computer programmer, I feel that there are some things in computer programming that can teach us about interpersonal relationships.

1. Patience

Computer programming is time-consuming. Every line of code must be well-thought and serve a purpose. In interpersonal relationships, some things just can't be rushed. You just have to go slowly, meticulously, methodically, before you go to the next step in the relationship. Like coding, sometimes there may be social algorithms that you have to follow and others that you are free to skip when the conditions are not being fulfilled or true. If something does go well, then you may loop around that thing for a while until the behavior does not hold true anymore. We just have to program ourselves to face the challenges in the real world, and that requires patience.

2. Logic

Computer programming requires you to think logically. In interpersonal relationships, you need to use logic to make reasonable decisions. If your girlfriend chooses to eat cereal on Monday, oatmeal on Tuesday, and pancakes on Wednesday, and this pattern repeats itself every three days, and your girlfriend's birthday is in 100 days from today, what will your girlfriend eat on her birthday so that you can prepare breakfast for her on that day? Use logic to predict your partner's behavior.

3. Problem-Solving

Computer programming is about solving problems. Whether you are making error-free code or finding the solution to real-world problems, a strong set of logic-based problem-solving skills always comes in handy!

4. Creativity

As computer programming involves creativity and experimentation, these two things may carry over to interpersonal relationships. Maybe you want to think of an innovative way to celebrate Mother's Day or Father's Day, assuming your partner is married to you.

5. Attention to Detail

Programming calls for attention to detail. While in natural languages sentences can be readable (and even artistic) if you leave out the punctuation or avoid capitalization, lines of code in programming languages can be rendered unreadable by a tiny mistake on the part of the programmer. It's a skill that gets better over time. In interpersonal relationships, meticulousness matters, because the lack of it suggests sloppiness, carelessness, or non-commitment.

6. Utilitarianism

If the code is not useful, then take it out. Likewise, if something is not useful in your relationship, then take that out.

7. Passion

Programming requires passion. Relationships require passion. If you are passionate about your love, then you are willing to stay committed to that person for the rest of your life.

Are you a programmer? Do you think programming has helped you with your interpersonal relationships?

[ConsultantIsBack]

Good take! That screenshot brings back awful memories about a C++ class I took haha, what a nightmare. I like VBA and I code in SQL very, very often at work :)

[orphan]

vba ftw. c type languages are a waste of time nowadays unless ur building some stand alone piece of software

[ConsultantIsBack]

@orphan Ya love VBA for coding macros in Excel. Since, I live in Excel

[orphan]

I'm a programmer. and no it hasn't helped me in relationships. lol it's damaged em as it used to be all i'd want to do. i'd consume all my time and energy. thankfully those days are long gone and it's no longer as interesting as it was.

[myTake Owner]

Do you still code?

Can you explain how it damaged your relationships?

[orphan]

I program cnc machines now. I explained already

[Josht11]

this just shows basically anything can somehow relate to relationships.

[takumii]

I was expecting some dorky stuff I could relate to, disappointed :/