1. Da#ng Rules for the Actual World*
by Alexis Rehrmann
(Hi! That’s me!)
*DISCLAIMER: Any similarity to actual dates,
living or dead, is on purpose because these
stories are true. Results may be atypical, but
really, who am I to judge?

2. Rule 1: There Are No Rules.
All Hail Moral Rela#vism.

3. But there is a good rule of thumb:

4. Rule 2: Embrace a High Rate of Da#ng
Derailment.

5. Not every venture is successful.

6. This is good because some people are
crazy.
Anonymous Guy

7. And some#mes that person is you.
(And me, okay? Some#mes, that person is me.)

8. Rule 3: Try Not to Hide
Hippo

9. Another
Hippo

10. Rule 4: Work With What You’ve Got.
(Just. Say. Something.)

11. Date Macgyver‐Style

12. You will deny me three #mes.

13. Da#ng men you meet on the bus.

14. Bring a map. Stop for snacks.

15. Rule 6: Everyone Gets One Get Out of
Jail Free Card.

17. Rule 7: Know When to Hold’em;
Know When to Fold’em.

18. Deal Breakers (abridged):
• He is married.
• He is your surf instructor.
• First date interrupted by cops.
• Any date begins or ends in fire.
• He may work in organized crime?
• Dude, he totally just got deported.
• Oh, no. He is polyamorous.
• He is not that interested.

19. Cont’
• He is kind of mean.
• He is a liDle bit dumb.

20. Rule 8: Let People Surprise You.