So, my girlfriend of two years is a professional (but not famous) fashion and swimwear model. She does catalog shoots and runway shows. Here’s a few things I’ve learned along the way about dating a model:
– They’re just like anybody else. I know, you’re saying “no shit, dude” but the fact is most guys never really get over the intimidation factor of dating someone so physically striking. Hell, I didn’t for at least a few months. When I finally chilled out and started hanging with her like a human being, she was like, “Cool, you get it. I thought you would, but a lot of guys never do.”
– When you’re at together, people are gonna stare at her and you. A lot. Again, obvious, but it’s another thing when it actually happens. Walk into a restaurant? Everyone turns to look. Go to the grocery store? Everyone’s eyes are on you. Take a trip to the beach? You might as well be on stage. So you gotta develop a thick skin about it.
– A lot of guys are gonna try to “compete” with you in front of her, or otherwise assert dominance. Yeah, this one is kind of exhausting. Luckily, I’m a big guy, and also she shuts thirsty dudes down immediately.