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Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:01 pm
by SoftScrub
Any experience? Recommended?
I have this opportunity but is it worth even giving a shot?
I just finished my 1L first semester and will be likely super busy throughout law school but also I don't wanna end up alone?
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:04 pm
by 09042014
The only downside is the wife/gf sharing that goes in doctor circles. Are you prepared for that?
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:05 pm
by ManoftheHour
Edited: Sorry. Wrong forum.
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:09 pm
by SoftScrub
I thought about posting in Lounge but in my situation I thought it'd be more proper to post it here because I'm a stealth gunner who secretly suffers alone and who I date affects my law school career.
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:09 pm
by IgosduIkana
Desert Fox wrote:The only downside is the wife/gf sharing that goes in doctor circles. Are you prepared for that?
whoa this is a thing?? explain!
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:16 pm
by 09042014
IgosduIkana wrote:Desert Fox wrote:The only downside is the wife/gf sharing that goes in doctor circles. Are you prepared for that?
whoa this is a thing?? explain!
It's very common for Doctors to share wives and girl friends. It's a collegiality thing, aka "we are all doctors" thinking. You are considered rude and prude if you don't share. Just sex, not like poly amorous stuff.
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:40 pm
by thesealocust
Re-take and ED to UVA.
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:50 pm
by VyingDestiny
I'm personally a fan of dating people and not professions, but YMMV.
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:24 pm
by IgosduIkana
Desert Fox wrote:IgosduIkana wrote:Desert Fox wrote:The only downside is the wife/gf sharing that goes in doctor circles. Are you prepared for that?
whoa this is a thing?? explain!
It's very common for Doctors to share wives and girl friends. It's a collegiality thing, aka "we are all doctors" thinking. You are considered rude and prude if you don't share. Just sex, not like poly amorous stuff.
Wow that's some eyes wide shut ish
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:45 pm
by Ramius
It's not a death sentence for two professionals, but you have to be prepared to coordinate schedules. It depends partially on your career aspirations, but mostly you should expect to miss things that are important to the other person because of work. All I can recommend is know what you're getting into, which is that their career aspirations are equally important to yours. (Married to a resident).
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:50 pm
by TheWeeIceMon
What is the residency in? How available he/she is could vary widely depending on what specialty we are talking about here.
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:54 pm
by xRON MEXiCOx
Potential sugar mama? No brainer dude
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:11 pm
by desiballa21
i'm gunning for a doctor spouse myself, brother. do it and enjoy the benefits (free checkups)
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 8:07 pm
by alicrimson
I never dated a resident in law school, but I did my sophomore and junior year in college. The only downside I experienced was the fact that the entire relationship revolved around his needs and schedule. Literally, everything was about him. This might not be a doctor trait and more of a my ex trait, but I've heard this mentality is common among surgeons, which he was. I say, if he's a good guy or if she's a good girl, go for it. Why not? Plus, the potential dual income could be quite nice.

Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 12:33 am
by Borhas
studies show most doctors are actually ass hats
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:16 am
by jad0re
Borhas wrote:studies show most doctors are actually ass hats
you mean worse than lawyers/law students?
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 2:34 am
by Borhas
jad0re wrote:Borhas wrote:studies show most doctors are actually ass hats
you mean worse than lawyers/law students?
Inconclusive
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:44 am
by Lwoods
What specialty?
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:41 am
by SoftScrub
Ron Mexico wrote:Potential sugar mama? No brainer dude
I'm not a gold digger. If any, I have less debt than him.
My main concern was that our pursuits are so different yet all-consuming and I was wondering if and how such relationships might stand the test of time, finals, etc.
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:47 am
by jkpolk
SoftScrub wrote:Ron Mexico wrote:Potential sugar mama? No brainer dude
I'm not a gold digger. If any, I have less debt than him.
My main concern was that our pursuits are so different yet all-consuming and I was wondering if and how such relationships might stand the test of time, finals, etc.
How big is his penis?
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:49 am
by carmensandiego
polkij333 wrote:SoftScrub wrote:Ron Mexico wrote:Potential sugar mama? No brainer dude
I'm not a gold digger. If any, I have less debt than him.
My main concern was that our pursuits are so different yet all-consuming and I was wondering if and how such relationships might stand the test of time, finals, etc.
How big is his penis?
Ahahaha whyyyy
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 12:00 pm
by NYstate
If you are seriously asking this question on a message board, I think you should drop him/ her. You can probably gun for a partner with more prestige than a resident. The personal qualities of who you date seem to not matter. Go for a person with a better job and richer parents.
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 12:17 pm
by carmensandiego
NYstate wrote:If you are seriously asking this question on a message board, I think you should drop him/ her. You can probably gun for a partner with more prestige than a resident. The personal qualities of who you date seem to not matter. Go for a person with a better job and richer parents.
Or just date someone who's not a lazy dickhead. I'm assuming you're a 20-something. Mostly everyone you're going to date now isn't "rich" but as long as they are driven and intelligent; they'll do alright for themselves. Or you could just go the sugar daddy route and date someone your parent's age.
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:19 pm
by mr.hands
IgosduIkana wrote:Desert Fox wrote:IgosduIkana wrote:Desert Fox wrote:The only downside is the wife/gf sharing that goes in doctor circles. Are you prepared for that?
whoa this is a thing?? explain!
It's very common for Doctors to share wives and girl friends. It's a collegiality thing, aka "we are all doctors" thinking. You are considered rude and prude if you don't share. Just sex, not like poly amorous stuff.
Wow that's some eyes wide shut ish
He's trolling. Of course this isn't true.
Re: Dating a Resident Doctor?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:01 pm
by IgosduIkana
mr.hands wrote:
Wow that's some eyes wide shut ish
He's trolling. Of course this isn't true.[/quote]
I just watched Wolf of Wall Street so I am inclined to believe tales of rich people being very, very morally bankrupt