Tyler showed up 20 minutes late, wearing khakis and a button-down for what I thought was a casual outdoor hang. Within five minutes, I realized "expert" was code for "will not stop talking." He didn't ask a single question about me. Instead, he spent forty minutes explaining why Bitcoin is the future while repeatedly walking away mid-sentence to take macro photos of a ladybug on a nearby fence. The "Forgot My Wallet" Classic
As I reached for my bag, he asked if I had any job referrals at my company because he was currently "between opportunities". The Grand Finale Bad Date Chronicles
I paid. As we walked to our cars, he told me he felt a "spiritual connection" and asked if I wanted to come meet his dog... at his parents' house... where he was currently staying. Tyler showed up 20 minutes late, wearing khakis
I told him I’d have to check my schedule. Then I went home, blocked his number, and poured a very large glass of wine. 🚩 Red Flag Roundup: This Week’s Lessons The "Forgot My Wallet" Classic As I reached
He expected me to "pony up" for his three artisanal IPAs.