Article: Respect is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship, and a relationship with a nerd is no different. You shouldn't only respect your partner for their technical skill. Respect them as a person. You can show respect by listening to your partner's needs and desires, telling your partner you respect them for who they are, supporting your partner's choices, and showing gratitude and appreciation for your partner in front of others. You don't need to share all of your interests. It's perfectly fine if you can't wrap your mind around the beauty of coding or cosplay. That being said, every healthy relationship requires some shared interests. Find these, and explore them together. Try watching TV shows and movies that nerds and non-nerds alike can enjoy, like Game of Thrones or Star Wars. Teach your partner about one of your own more obscure interests. They may come to find that they enjoy it, too! Nerds tend to be highly interested in topics that are relevant to their current passions and ignore those that are not. For example, you may find your partner has difficulty listening to your recap of your day. Let them know that this bothers you, and that you'd like their full attention. Tell them, "I really want to share my experiences with you, and it would mean a lot to me if you would listen." Remember, your partner is not trying to be rude! They just need a little wake-up call sometimes. You partner should challenge you, and you should do the same for your partner. This is key for personal growth. Nerds love logic, so engage in some reasoned debates with your nerd. You'll probably end up learning a lot, and grow closer to your partner at the same time. Pick a subject that you are interested in, and do a little research. Your passion will show through, making for a more engaging discussion. Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, nerd relationships included. However, because nerds are focused on facts, they don't respond well to overly-emotional or illogical arguments. Focusing on logical arguments will help you address conflicts with your partner. Nerds often understand logic and facts better than they understand emotion. It may take a while for your partner to be able to open up to you, so be patient.
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Respect your partner. Find activities you both enjoy. Hold your partner accountable in conversation. Challenge your partner with logical discussions. Avoid getting overly emotional during conflicts. Give it time.