11 Hilariously Real Dating Tips That Sound Weird but Actually Work

Navigating the dating world feels like an Olympic sport combined with a reality TV show, except there’s no gold medal, just more “Let’s grab drinks?” texts. To help you survive (and maybe even enjoy) the madness, here are 11 unconventional but shockingly effective dating tips.

1. Give Your Dates Ridiculous Nicknames in Your Head

Forget “John” or “Rachel.” Spice things up by calling them something like “Sir Sweats-a-Lot” or “Lady Stares at Phone.” You’ll thank yourself later when “Hot Yoga Guy” and “The Bread Hoarder” don’t all blur together.

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2. Pick a Random, Useless Fact as Your Conversation Starter

Start with, “Did you know bananas are berries but strawberries aren’t?” They’ll either laugh or think you’re a trivia genius. Either way, it’s better than yet another, “So, what do you do?”

3. Pretend You’re Doing an Interview for a Reality Show

Act like there’s a camera on you and you’ll instantly look more interesting. Glance off into the distance with a thoughtful expression as if to…