I'm not usually one to give heads up on who girls should date, but I have had a few bad relationships in the past and now I'm dating an amazing guy. Keep in mind not all future merchant marines are like this but I know a few. My lucky guy was from Suny Maritime.

1. Be prepared for your first date to be two different things rather then one.

I thought we were only going to movies but I was wrong, we went to dinner after and I was definitely underdressed.

2. If dating a guy from Suny Maritime, prepare to be asked to ring ceremony.

3. Be ready to meet his friends and know that they are going to be in the wedding party if you two get married.

Also be ready to take a picture with them.

4. Your first valentine's day might involve weird couple photos and matching teddy bears.

5. Be prepared to hangout with his family for Christmas day, and be prepared for the theme of ugly sweaters and trying new food.

6. Be prepared to hear that half your family like him the first time you bring him home.

7. When he says you are the one, don't be scared.

Know that it means he's in it for the end result and he's serious about you two being together forever.

8. If he likes a different football team than you do, If possible bring him to see them play in person he will love you for it.

Try not to get photobombed in the process.

9. For his birthday be sure to post something to prove he means more than the world to you.

10. When you know he's the one make sure he is well aware.

Make sure to have talks about the future. Talks about the future must include the amount of children you want, where you want to get married and where you want your honeymoon to be located.

Finally, make sure to go through all of this and for sure you will be prepared to date a future merchant marine/ navy seal.