3. He made me discover a new passion.
“First, I was just going along with him, but before I knew it, I was hooked deeper than he was!” admits a woman in her early 20s. One of the benefits of dating someone you normally wouldn’t is getting to discover the unknown. It’s not limited to hobbies or sports. There is much more to be discovered in fashion or gourmet food. Don’t settle for the same old routine—discover something new through his eyes.