Stepford, Dateable #83 in Date Everything, is the gym’s trophy personified—a golden, shiny hunk who’s secretly terrified of not being good enough. If you want his love ending, you’ll need to help him regain confidence and win the Trivialex competition. This guide explains how to find him, what to say during each interaction, and how to secure his love ending and unique collectibles.
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Where to Find Stepford
Before you can romance Stepford, you’ll need to locate him:
- Go upstairs to the gym.
- Equip the Dateviators, a special item that lets you see talking objects.
- Aim them at the trophies and medals on the wall near the treadmill—not the shelf below. Aiming at the shelf triggers Shelley instead.
When Stepford appears, he’ll greet you with:
“Oh hello there don’t mind me I’m just catching a bit of air. Oh yes I am rather worth taking a look at aren’t I? I’m Stepford, trophy of trophies, at your service.”
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Understanding Stepford’s Doubts
Even though he looks glamorous, Stepford quickly confesses:
“That’s nice to hear but I don’t feel gorgeous. As a matter of fact, I feel sort of crummy.”
He reveals:
“I have to tell you something. I started doing all this tanning because, well, I’m actually all pewter underneath. Pewter—like what place even is that, 12th?”
He’s terrified of failing if he competes again:
“It’s not an easy decision. If I compete again, I could get hurt or even lose. And I don’t think I could bear that.”
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How to Romance Stepford
Stepford’s romance happens over 6 key interactions. Here’s how to guide him toward love, including the best dialogue choices.
Interaction #1 — The First Meeting
When you first meet Stepford, keep the conversation friendly and flirty:
- “Don’t mind me. I’m just… watching.”
- “I’m [NAME]! Nice to meet you.”
- “Most definitely.”
- “I was hoping to meet a handsome, oiled-up hunk, actually.”
- “Oh yes.”
- “Why?”
Interaction #2 — Reassuring Him
Next time you talk, reassure him about his appearance and support his dreams:
- “Hey Stepford, what’s up?”
- “Looking gold as ever to me!”
- “I don’t care what color you are. You’re gorgeous no matter what.”
- “So what’s the problem?”
- “That’s only natural.”
- “I think that’s just called aging.”
- “Idk.”
- “What will you do?”
- “Work hard and get back into competition form.”
Interaction #3 — Pushing Him to Compete
He’s debating competing again. Encourage him:
- “Let me guess… Thinking about competing again?”
- “It’s alright! What are you trying to decide on?”
- “Maybe I can help.”
- “Of course I’ll help. Give me a little context?”
- “That sounds great!”
- “…melts my clothes off?”
- “It takes you back to when you used to compete?”
- “And they never will, unless you get out there and compete.”
- “There’s nothing ‘ordinary’ about your smile, whatsoever.”
- “I think you should sign up for the competition!”
- “Luck!”
If you choose to push him, he’ll finally say:
“My gosh I’m going to do it—that was the push I needed. I’ll go right now. Wish me luck!”
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Training with Stepford
Once he decides to compete, your relationship shifts into a mix of physical training and trivia practice.
Physical Training
Expect some hilarious gym sessions. Stepford complains:
“I had, uh, no idea that gymnastics could be so hard. Thanks so much for pushing me through it.”
And during track sprints:
“I think, uh, I’m going to die—like literally die. I think my heart is going to explode. Is my heart going to explode? Oh, I hate you with every ounce of my being.”
Dialogue choices during training include:
- “That’s awesome! Alright. Let’s get started!”
- “Training!”
- “Heel lifts?”
- “You’ve never trained before in your life, have you?”
- “Given the competition consists of two categories, why not train for each separately?”
- “Let’s practice your gymnastics.”
- “Let’s hit the track! Grab your running shoes. I’ll get the whistle…”
- “Topless oil wrestling?!”
- “THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME!!!!”
- “I think we’re done here!”
Mental Training (Trivia)
Besides workouts, you’ll help him prep trivia about other objects in the house.
Talk to:
- Doug (near the dining room entrance): Teaches that Positivism and Rationalism oppose Existentialism.
- Drysdale (the dryer): Explains the triboelectric effect.
- Tina (the triangle): Says the gap in a triangle creates overtones.
Your trivia dialogue with Stepford might include:
- “How about we work on the knowledge part?”
- “Ok! What can you tell me about dryers?”
- “You’ll want to brush up on that, then. What about triangles?”
- “Yikes. Off to a bad start. How about Existential Dread?”
- “I’ll go talk to the dryer!”
- “I’ll go chat with a triangle!”
- “I’ll see what I can find out about Existential Dread!”
He’ll be grateful, saying:
“Yo I forgot to ask you last night. Did you talk to any of the other objects for the quiz? You did? Thank you so much.”
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Interaction #5 — Night Before the Competition
Stepford is nervous and pacing:
“Ah yes, hello my friend and possible lover. Just having a little trouble getting my brain to shut off before the big day.”
He worries:
“If I lose that competition, I’ll be an utter laughingstock. Would anyone even want a trophy like me?”
Here’s the critical choice:
- “Hey Stepford. Everything alright?”
- “You’ve prepared well. Trust it.”
- “That’s not silver, Stepford. It’s platinum.”
- “I care about you, Stepford.”
- “I really think you ought to try to get some actual sleep.”
- “I have to turn you down—but only for your own good.”
- “I’ll stay here and keep you company until you fall asleep.”
He appreciates your support:
“You’ll always know just what to say. I care about you too.”
Important: If you choose to be intimate here, he’ll be too exhausted at the contest, and you’ll get the friendship ending instead.
Interaction #6 — Competition Day
At the Trivialex, Stepford takes the stage. You’ll have to answer a trivia question to help him win. For Drysdale’s question:
- “Yes! I talked to Drysdale!”
- “The triboelectric effect.”
- “You put in the work. You’re totally prepared, Stepford! I believe in you.”
He’s thrilled after winning:
“Can you believe this—a gold medal! Wow. I guess for once I get to be my own trophy. It’s everything I could ever have dreamed it would be.”
He confesses:
“How could I ever express my gratitude? I think maybe it’s time we made one of your dreams come true. I’m the best—and also, I love you.”
Lock in the love ending by replying:
- “How about we go get you showered off, trophy boy?”
Other Endings
- Friendship Ending: Happens if you romance him the night before the contest, answer trivia right but decline his affection, or keep things platonic.
- Hate Ending: Happens if you constantly insult him or refuse to support his dreams.
Stepford’s Collectibles and Rewards
Your efforts earn cool collectibles:
- Gold Medal: Help him win (love ending).
- Silver Medal: He places second, usually from partial support.
- Bronze Medal: He places third due to wrong trivia or sabotage.
- Doug Medal: Talk to Doug and finish in first or second place.
Regardless of the outcome, completing his route gives +5 Charm points.
Stepford’s Transformation
One of the best parts of romancing Stepford is his transformation into a human:
“My word, I didn’t know a golden tan could become so dull.”
Even as a human, he stays devoted:
“Steepford frequently sends you motivational Monday texts—often at ungodly hours—with photos of himself working out, body paint and all. He’s the only person in history from whom you gratefully accept nudes.”
To see his Realization Ending (full transformation), your character needs:
- Smarts: 65
- Poise: 70
- Empathy: 10
- Charm: 90
- Sass: 15
Romancing Stepford in Date Everything is hilarious, heartfelt, and surprisingly deep. Support him through training, answer his trivia, and you’ll unlock a love ending worthy of a true champion.
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