Ahead of Valentine’s Day we took to Twitter to ask our community why dating a teacher is the way forward. Here’s what you told us:
1. Teachers get a week off around Valentine’s Day for half term so expect big plans.
@GuardianTeach Because they always have a week off around Valentine's Day so can spoil you rotten. Also, they are human alarm clocks.
— Mr Allsop History (@MrAllsopHistory) February 9, 2015
2. Not only is their body clock a well oiled machine, but they’re impeccable time keepers in general.
@GuardianTeach you will always be on time...or early for everything!
— specialsciteach (@specialsciteach) February 10, 2015
3. They are great at pub quizzes.
@GuardianTeach they acquire a lot of knowledge that helps you win pub quizzes.
— Emma Ann Hardy (@emmaannhardy) February 9, 2015
4. And they won’t let you down with the contemporary questions because they’re down with the kids too.
@GuardianTeach Their pupils keep them young.
— Timothy J.E. Jarvis (@timothyjejarvis) February 9, 2015
5. They have a good sense of humour (I suppose you’d need one to survive Gove).
@GuardianTeach teachers have great senses of humour. Have to in this job!
— Katie Vause (@katie_vause) February 9, 2015
6. They’re walking stationery dispensers – with strong a selection of stickers and stamps.
@GuardianTeach you'll never be short of stationary again.
— Emma Ann Hardy (@emmaannhardy) February 9, 2015
7. Struggling to remember something? They’ve got a mnemonic for that.
@GuardianTeach They will know a mnemonic for any eventuality!
— Daniella Poonawala (@alwaysreadlabel) February 11, 2015
8. They are too busy to be needy.
@GuardianTeach because we won't make huge demands on your time - we've got too much work to do...
— today at school (@27rufus) February 10, 2015
9. But can lavish attention at regular intervals.
@GuardianTeach you really well looked after in the holidays! When I'm off my girlfriend gets home to home cooked dinners and a clean flat
— Chris Tindall (@chewytheleftie) February 10, 2015
10. Meeting your parents won’t become a PR nightmare.
@GuardianTeach They know exactly what to say to your parents
— Holly Young (@holly_young88) February 12, 2015
11. You’ll know when you’re misbehaving with one single glance.
@GuardianTeach 'Cos they will stop you making a fool of yourself at a party with a single glare!
— Daniella Poonawala (@alwaysreadlabel) February 11, 2015
12. They are into crafts; expect homemade gifts.
@GuardianTeach we have a wonderful selection of craft & tissue paper that you are guaranteed to receive your last minute presents wrapped in
— Daniel List (@DanList13) February 10, 2015
13. They love to talk, so there won’t be any awkward silences.
@GuardianTeach I've never had an awkward silence on a date with a teacher #vdaywin
— Kate Hodge (@kate_hodge) February 12, 2015
14. They won’t dump you if you have a childish strop.
@GuardianTeach why date teachers? They're patient, resilient, compassionate, thoughtful and won't dump you if you have a childish strop.
— Lucy Wheater Whelan (@LucyWheater) February 10, 2015
15. They always have fantastic anecdotes to share.
@GuardianTeach we have new hilarious stories every week
— Mark (@mstorey80) February 10, 2015
16. You will always find a seat in trendy pubs with them on your arm.
@GuardianTeach they're great at instantly emptying pubs frequented by young people. You'll always find a seat!
— David Birch (@birch_david) February 10, 2015
17. A grammar mistake will never get past their eagle-eyes.
@GuardianTeach They check your grammer.... Whether you ask them to or not :-)
— Mr P (@mrp_teach) February 10, 2015
18. Geography teachers can take you on long romantic walks (and probably won’t get hopelessly lost).
@GuardianTeach Geography teachers speak the language of love. You can explain EVERYTHING on that long romantic walk #neverbeboredagain
— MdrB (@MB365DR) February 10, 2015
19. You’ll never be short of chocolate.
@GuardianTeach because they get loads of chocolate at Xmas
— Laura Dalchow (@Littlemslaurad) February 11, 2015
