Many people view doctors as ideal romantic partners and no doubt numerous stories have been told and articles written about such relationships. A doctor generally represents a highly regarded member of the community who is knowledgeable and financially secure, while being very compassionate and caring. These attributes also make a great partner in any relationship. But the ground reality while dating a doctor might at times, be tricky.

1)Their work is really important to them and they appreciate it if their partner acknowledges this

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Be it a doctor in the ER or your general physician, every doctor has their fair share of responsibilities and their patients’ needs will always need to be addressed.

No matter how hard they try to spend quality time with you, some emergency phone call might pop up. As their significant other, you might have to be very understanding of the fact that these patients need their doctor as much, or sometimes even more than you do.

The silver lining: you gradually start getting connected with the more compassionate side of yourselves too. Also, every doctor develops a habit of listening to problems all day long and trying to solve them in a systematic way; a recipe for every successful relationship, isn’t it?

2) They might too often be exhausted from work

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Then volume of workload on doctor’s might be greater than most other professionals and most of this work is not regular desk job. 

Long hours in the OR or a huge patient inflow to the OPD may even demand a few extra hours of work. This usually results from a poor doctor-patient ratio, especially specialized professionals- a problem that requires the government of many countries to address might not be answered very soon.

However, most of the doctors have been found to incorporating this high volume of work into a daily routine until a point of exhaustion and when they come home, they might just doze off to sleep asap. 

The upside: you become appreciative of the work a such professionals and also start incorporating hard work and selflessness into your own lifestyle. 

3) Extremely busy schedules

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The schedule of a doctor is often a whole new level of busy and they usually tend design their lives around their professional requirements. This might make it difficult to make plans together.

The unexpected perk: They try to spend every bit of the time they can with their partners and may plan a last minute a midnight long drive or a surprise lunch at your office, that may take you by surprise.

4) Long hours of study

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Doctors often need to study for various competitive and license exams. Apart from this they have to be aware of the latest developments in their field, which is an ever evolving one. This requires them to study, a lot at times.

The advantage: they are very knowledgeable and isn’t it cool to have a super intelligent partner. Also, you have authentically sourced medical information for yourself and your loved ones.  Also, know their anatomy really well, also yours!

5) Stressful lifestyle

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Doctors often have to deal with life and death scenarios. Even if not, they are often put in stressful situations more often than other professionals as they are being trusted with the health of their patients. 

They have to cater to the requirements of every patient despite being tired because of their super tight schedules. 

The streak of light: Most of the work stress comes from trying too hard to save patient’s lives and this reflects in the personality of medical professionals. Taking care of you and being nurturing are the qualities that are often aspects of a doctor’s nature.

6) Abrupt change of plans

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Ever planned a date night with your doctor that got cancelled at the last moment due to an emergency phone call? 

This scenario is often not too hard to imagine and unlike any other work calls, the calls on a doctor’s emergency phone might be life saving chances for their patients. 

The “make-up” perk: doctors often realize when they are not being able to devote the time and attention their partner deserves and also greatly value the time, they get to spend with them. Also, they are very considerate of your time tables and are often as understanding of your schedules as you are of them.

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To conclude, it’s not the doctor but also his entire family, especially his partner that goes into the making of a compassionate society. And the decision whether to date or not to date someone, is often the best when based on their trait as a person rather than their profession. Nevertheless, dating a doctor might give you a positive trait or two to imbibe. 

The gem among all of the perks is when you are taking a stroll in the park or visiting the ice cream parlor, some random patient comes and thanks the doctor for saving his life at some point. That’s when you know you have been doing something good.