It's not easy dating a musician. To be quite honest, I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into when we started dating. There are many long nights, long days of listening to the same songs over and over again. And worst of all, I have to witness hundreds of screaming girls fawn over the sight of him. But, I signed up for it, and I love every second of living life in the fast lane with my best friend. Here are a few of many reasons why dating a musician is the best decision I ever made:
1. He's a musician, hello?!
I get to experience life from a different perspective. The thrill of watching him on stage, doing what he loves and watching people love him, is a feeling I can't even begin to describe. Musicians have a horrible reputation for disrespecting women and abusing substances, but not Colt. He cares about his family, his fans, his music and me. What more could I possibly ask for? It's also a huge plus when people approach me in awe that I get to experience life like this every day with him.
2. Whether he admits it or not, he's deeply emotional and sensitive.
Musicians usually have a reputation that precede them. Colt looks and acts like a rock star, and he is — most of the time. But, as his girlfriend, I get to see sides of him no one else does, and sometimes I wish it wasn't that way. He connects with me emotionally on an entirely different level than anyone else. I think it's important for people to express vulnerability every once in a while. He uses music to further our connection by playing just the right song to get me out of a bad mood, but he also does what any good boyfriend would do and buys me donuts when I'm having a rough day. Boys, take notes.
3. He's my biggest motivator.
When I moved six hours away from home, I gave up my privilege of being able to run to my mom and dad when life gets difficult or don't turn out in my favor. Colt is my shoulder to cry on, my pat on the back, but he's also the finger in my face telling me I need to straighten up. He pushes me outside of my comfort zone and makes me try new things and even break old habits when necessary. I am my own worst enemy, and he is a constant reminder that I am capable of accomplishing anything, and he's with me every step of the way.
4. He shows me to the world.
If he wanted to, Colt could act oblivious to my presence in the crowd at his shows. He could invite every willing participant on stage to steal a dance and serenade, leaving the girls hopeful that he just might be interested to take a second look, but no. He makes a point to either embarrass me or call my name over the microphone so that any person with ears would know that I am his girlfriend. He's even dedicated a song on his first album to me, so take that ladies! But in all seriousness, he's more proud of me than he is himself, and I can never thank him enough for that.
5. He never stops trying.
Colt has a lot of labels, but a quitter is definitely not one of them. He is the most driven person I have ever met, and he doesn't take no for an answer. My dad has this saying that goes, "Instead of saying 'I can't', say 'How can I?'" and I think that defines Colt. Being a musician is a 24/7 battle against yourself and society. He has to prove to the world that he is not like every other wannabe out there. He is his own person with his own style and he will not fall short of rocking someone's world if he's given the big shot.
My boyfriend has been my biggest blessing since I moved away from home. He is not the typical washed up musician with a bad attitude and bad intentions to follow. He is the type of man I hope my future daughter finds or future son becomes. He's a song I'll have stuck in my head for many years to come.
