8 Things You Need To Know About Dating A Doctor Who Fan

Get ready to be the third wheel.

The course of true love never did run smooth but it can be even more difficult for a Doctor Who fan to find the one. For reasons that will become clear as you make your way through this list, a Whovian is so devoted to their cause that it can sometimes be difficult for them to find room in their heart for anyone - or anything - else. Even people who are not familiar with the series are accustomed to the stereotypes that surround its fandom. They are often tarnished with a somewhat unfavourable brush but their admiration for the Time Lord is generally something to be celebrated. If you're about to embark on a relationship with a Doctor Who fan, though, there are certain things you need to be aware of. They're passion for the Time Lord quite literally knows no bounds. While they won't purposefully let it get in the way, it's bound to come up a few times (probably because they never stop talking about it) so hopefully this list will help you prepare for what's to come. Please bear in mind that this is a humorous list which is in no way intended to cause offence or being taken seriously. Take it in the spirit in which it was intended. With that in mind, let's get started!

Doctor Who Editor
Doctor Who Editor

Dan Butler is the Doctor Who Editor at WhatCulture.com. When he isn't writing his own articles or editing other people's, he can be found trawling the internet for gifs of Steven Moffat laughing. Contact him via dan.butler@whatculture.co.uk.