Dating Other Actors
I do not know where I stand on this. It is a hard business to be in a relationship in general. There are two sides to every situation. The good thing about dating another actor - you both understand the business. You can both motivate and inspire each other. I know one couple who has produced and performed in shows together. It can be a really cool thing. You also both understand the lifestyle and unpredictability. The downside - I guess there are many. In most cases, no one is really making a steady income, so having a family is next to impossible unless you have found a way to supplement. Also, jealousy may arise. One partner may have more success than the other. It can be hard to be the less successful of the two. Whether you would want to admit that you could be the jealous type, this could naturally happen. … ah, man, … the cheating. The cheating is always an unfortunate possibility. Both men and women go into this ga ga land when they are in a show. Many times, they mistake what they are doing on stage with the real world. It can become an ongoing, unfaithful mess every time one person leaves for a gig.
Overall, it is a gamble. You never know how things are going to turn out in any relationship. I say go for it. Why not? You may actually meet the right one …
