For those of you who don’t know, I was born and raised in Colorado. (Please don’t hate me!) When I transferred to a Kansas university during my junior year of college, I wasn’t sure what to expect. How would the people be? Would I make any friends? Would I meet “the one” at school? A little more than a month after I moved, I met my future husband; a Kansas boy who was visiting friends during his two-week leave from Afghanistan. Folks: Marrying this Kansas guy was the best decision I ever made! Here’s why:

1. First and foremost, Kansans are loyal.
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...very loyal, in fact.
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Life, just like sports, is full of wins and losses--and a Kansan will always stand by and cheer you on!
2. They are proud of both their state and country!
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Studies show that people from Kansas like to help their neighbors and community through volunteer work. In addition, Kansans like to exercise their right to vote with a whopping two million registered voters.
3. A Kansan will treat you to all the finer things in life.
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KC BBQ trumps ALL.
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After a long day, there's nothing better than enjoying a glorious Kansas sunset with the one you love.
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Most days, tailgating is more fun than the actual game!
4. They won't judge you.
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On my husband's and my first date, I ordered chili cheese fries and a milkshake from Bogey's...and he STILL married me!
5. A Kansan will make sure that you (nor your family and friends) never go hungry.
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Kansas produces enough wheat each year to bake 36 billion loaves of bread, which is enough to feed everyone in the world for two weeks.

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6. Kansans are innovative and enjoy thinking outside the box.
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Pizza Hut was founded in 1958 by two Wichita State students.
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Helium was discovered after an oil drilling operation in 1903 in Dexter.
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The helicopter was invented by Goodland natives William Purvis and Charles Wilson in 1909.
7. They will always keep you safe.
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...even during storm chases.
8. Speaking of storm chasing, your life will never be short of adventure when you marry a Kansan.
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Whether it's attending a game, spending a day at the shooting range, or visiting one of the many quirky Kansas attractions, you will never know boredom!
9. People from Kansas understand the concept of working hard...
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10. ...and playing hard.
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11. Finally, Kansans are some of the nicest...
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12. ...and most fun people you'll ever meet!
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I have been married for almost three years now, and every day is better than the last!

What were your reasons for marrying a Kansan?

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