# Awkward Lost Love Encounters 'The Rules of Running into an Ex' is Hilariously Accurate By Marie | Published 2011-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-into-an-ex References: [good.is](http://www.good.is/post/the-rules-of-running-into-an-ex/) There's nothing funny about an unwanted and unexpected reunion with a former boyfriend or girlfriend, but 'The Rules of Running into an Ex' puts a hilarious spin on the awkward situation. Created as part of Christie Young's 'The Rules of:' series for GOOD.is, the illustrated guide goes through the perilous motions of seeing an ex at what is often the worst possible time. After hearing countless [failed romance run-in stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howtoendit) from my friends, and judging from my own experience, it seems like it's impossible to ever see an ex when you're looking your best -- or maybe that's just my own bad luck. As the guide shows, it's inevitable that the encounter will occur on a day when you've worn two different shoes, have wet hair and are running late. Though the situation might be unbearable, it's made slightly better by 'The Rules of Running into an Ex,' which will assure you that you're not alone in your [disastrous ex-date reunions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jcpenney-exchange). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **The Rules of Series:** Developing humorous illustrated guides for awkward situations. - **Romantic Comedy Parodies:** Creating satirical narratives on relatable relationship tropes. - **Awkward Encounters Entertainment:** Producing humorous content around embarrassing social situations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** Incorporating comedic narratives into publishing content. - **Entertainment:** Creating humorous content for television or streaming services. - **Social Media:** Developing content strategies that incorporate humorous social content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breakup-Celebrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myex.md) - [Breakup Gym Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-didnt-work-out-so-lets-workout-somewhere-else.md) - [Therapeutic Breakup Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-your-ex1.md) - [Breakup-Themed Donation Pop-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exboxes.md) - [Breakup Navigating AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relationship-20.md) - [Gym-Goer Breakup Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rexes.md) - [Ex-Partner Erasing Image Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okcupid-and-photoroom.md) - [Breakup Trash Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-express-disposal-truck.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md)