Our charm comes in the form of Nor’easters, questionable accents, and a veering-on-psychotic love of sports.

Women wear flats on coffee dates and almost everywhere else (because cobblestone streets are hell on stilettos).

Here are 17 things you need to know before you head out for that wicked-hot date in the Hub. If you're not in grad school, the person asking may pause, give a puzzled look, and contemplate their own crippling student debt before continuing the conversation. Basically, sports games are blackout dates for dating, UNLESS the game IS the date (which is pretty often if we’re honest).

Just resign yourself to talking about your education every time you go out. And if you know what’s good for you, you won’t go Downtown on Patriot’s Day, or cross the river during the Head of the Charles Regatta unless you’re partaking in the festivities.

" -- John in NC "eliminates awkward first-date conversations about political views!

" -- Denise in AR "better than any dating site I've tried.