Disregard Your "Types"

Hi again!
When I first saw Nick, the reason I was so attracted to him was because he was the first guy I saw in my new college town who actually looked to be my type. He looked like the type of guy I was in to. I liked guys in bands, who played guitars, and had tattoos. I liked skater boys with lip rings. I liked boys who listened to punk and hardcore music. At least, that's what I thought I liked. I thought boys like that were "my type." Nick dressed like that. He dressed like a skater boy, and that is most definitely why I was swooning so hard. As it turns out, Nick's personality does not match his style.
My boy is a redneck, through and through. Born in the suburbs, he actually has a sense of style, and has a lot of interests outside the stereotypical country boy activities. Regardless, he is a full-blooded redneck. If I would have known that from the beginning, I may not have ever been attracted to him.
I am from a hicktown. There is a lot of land, and not a lot of people. Everyone drives trucks, goes hunting and fishing, and listens to country music. Growing up, I hated every bit of it. I despised where I was from and couldn't wait to get out. I have grown to love that place and every aspect of it, but when I first met Nick, I still hated all of it and never would have fell for a country boy. The thing is, though, I did fall for a country boy before I even figured out that that's what he was.
Nick and I are alike in every way, but we are also very different. We have different interests. Though I have come to love where I am from and that good old small town lifestyle, I am still not sure how I let a man like that steal my heart. I always would have sworn he wasn't my type. I have come to learn, though, that just like everything exciting, true love happens outside of your comfort zone. If you have been dating guys that all fall into the same category your whole life, and none of them are working out, then stop! Try something new. Move away from your "type." Limiting your options of who you can fall in love with won't make anything any easier on you. Open the doors of your heart to new faces. I promise you'll surprise yourself! 
Bri