How to Romance Cam in Date Everything! 🗑️💕

Ready to dive deep into the emotional complexity of Cam, the trash can with serious commitment issues? This isn't your average household appliance romance - Cam comes with more emotional baggage than actual trash. Our complete guide will help you navigate his trust issues and unlock his surprisingly sweet romantic side.

Overview

Cam is far from a mindless receptacle. This emotionally complex trash can has been "dumped" so many times that he's developed serious trust and commitment issues. Beneath his defensive exterior lies a surprisingly poetic soul who just needs someone to see his true worth.

Key Character Traits:

Personality: Defensive, emotionally guarded, surprisingly poetic
Emotional State: Trust issues from being constantly "dumped"
Romance Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High - requires high empathy and poise)
Special Notes: Quick dialogue shifts; one wrong answer can lock you out permanently

Where to Find Cam

Cam is located in the household waste area, where he spends his days contemplating the metaphorical weight of what people discard - both literally and emotionally.

Romance Requirements

Essential Stats:

Empathy: Level 80+ (crucial for understanding his emotional needs)
Poise: Level 80+ (required to handle his defensive responses)

Without these stat levels, you'll struggle to break through his emotional barriers and access the romantic route.

Complete Romance Routes

💕 Love Ending Walkthrough

Winning Cam's heart requires patience, genuine empathy, and the ability to see past his defensive mechanisms. Never mock his situation or call him "garbage" - he's heard it all before.

First Encounter - Making a Good Impression

"Hey man, what's up?" (Casual, friendly approach)
"Ha, yeah, good point!" (Appreciate his humor)
"What do you mean?" (Show genuine interest in his perspective)
"Well, let me check" (Be willing to help)
"How about half of this day-old pinto burrito?" (Share something meaningful)
"I've got the sauce packet." (Show you're thorough)
"The spicy kind." (Add personality to your offering)
"Great. Enjoy." (Be gracious)
"Okay, bye." (End on a positive note)

Second Encounter - Building Trust

"Yup, it's me." (Acknowledge your return)
"Sometimes I am, sometimes I'm not." (Be honest about your complexity)
"Really. Have I seen you happy?" (Show genuine curiosity about his emotions)
"What are you like when you're happy?" (Encourage him to open up)
"Oh dammit, was I supposed to bring something?" (Show you care about doing right by him)
"I happen to like your company." (Express genuine affection)
"See? That. I like it." (Appreciate his positive responses)
"I guess I have something here I can throw out …" (Participate in your shared dynamic)
"A ball I found made of a curious admixture of lint and hair." (Share something unusual)
"Bathroom corner. Behind the toilet. Weird shit back there, man." (Be casual and open)
"Ha, yeah. Apocalypse lint-balls." (Join in his humor)
"Yeah, sounds cool." (Encourage his storytelling)
"Glad to hear you were a lint cowboy for a while." (Appreciate his past experiences)
"It's just nice to know that you find uses for all this stupid junk I dump on you." (Express genuine appreciation)
"Really?" (Show surprise at his vulnerability)
"Oh man, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it." (Take responsibility for any insensitive comments)

Third Encounter - Deepening Understanding

"Sorry about before." (Acknowledge past mistakes)
"I guess I have something here I can throw out." (Continue your routine)
"Not sure what it is, but it's sticky." (Be honest about what you're sharing)
"I'm afraid to smell it but that feels like the next logical step." (Show your process)
"Oh, um… yeah. It is. Thanks." (Accept his feedback gracefully)
"Hope you recovered from that diagnostic sniff." (Show concern for his wellbeing)
"Can't argue. Way more badass than living in all this useless garbage, if I'm honest." (Validate his perspective)
"I don't get it." (Ask for clarification when confused)
"Ok ok. I got it. Sorry." (Show you're learning and adapting)

Fourth Encounter - Growing Closer

"I don't, actually … but I do have cool stuff for you." (Be honest while staying positive)
"I guess I have something here I can throw out." (Maintain your established routine)
"I found an old parking ticket shoved between the sofa cushions." (Share something relatable)
"Damn the man." (Join in his anti-establishment sentiment)
"Yeah, screw them." (Support his perspective)
"I can see that." (Acknowledge his obvious traits)
"Not a lot about you is subtle." (Appreciate his directness)
"You're hard to miss." (Compliment his presence)
"No, not really. Just a lot of old-ass junk around here." (Be honest about your situation)
"Oh no, I didn't… hang on…" (Show concern when he's upset)

Fifth Encounter - Romantic Declaration

"I want to apolog … wait did you just call me a pig?" (Address his defensive behavior directly)
"Why is it so unlikely I'd come back?" (Challenge his assumptions about your commitment)
"Because I was wrong. And I'm sorry." (Take full responsibility for your mistakes)
"I think you made a point. I'm pretty sure." (Validate his intelligence)
"You're kinda sexy when you're grateful." (Express romantic interest)
"Let's do it. Let's get trashy." (Embrace the romantic moment)
"You didn't trust me before. How could you know I wasn't making fun?" (Show understanding of his defensive mechanisms)

🤝 Friendship Ending

If you prefer a platonic relationship with Cam:

Follow the same dialogue choices until the final interaction
Choose the friends ending when offered in the final dialogue

💔 Hate Ending

To achieve the hate ending with Cam:

Continue to trash-talk him without apologizing throughout your interactions
Make jokes about him being garbage
Refuse to acknowledge when you've hurt his feelings
This will result in permanent hostility

Pro Tips for Success

Essential Strategies:

Never call him garbage or trash - He's extremely sensitive about this
Apologize when you mess up - He needs to see genuine remorse
Show consistent interest - His trust issues require proof of commitment
Appreciate his humor - He uses comedy as a defense mechanism
Be patient with his defensiveness - He's protecting himself from past hurt

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

Making light of his past experiences
Treating him as just a receptacle
Ignoring his emotional responses
Being inconsistent in your attention
Rushing through his vulnerability moments

Dialogue Shift Warning:

Cam's dialogue trees shift quickly, and one bad answer can permanently lock you out of the romance route. Pay careful attention to his emotional state and respond with empathy.

Character Analysis

Cam represents the complex emotions around feeling discarded and undervalued. His romance teaches players about:

The importance of seeing worth in the overlooked
How past trauma affects trust in relationships
The healing power of consistent, genuine care
Finding beauty and poetry in unexpected places

His journey from defensive to vulnerable showcases how proper emotional support can help someone overcome their trust issues.

Special Mechanics

High stat requirements: You need significant empathy and poise
Quick dialogue shifts: Responses change the tone rapidly
Trust building: Each positive interaction builds toward romantic possibility
Poetry appreciation: He occasionally quotes poetry about compost and transformation

Conclusion

Romancing Cam is one of the most emotionally rewarding challenges in Date Everything. His transformation from a guarded, defensive trash can to a vulnerable, loving partner showcases the game's depth in exploring complex emotional themes. Success requires genuine empathy, consistent care, and the wisdom to see past surface appearances.

Ready to explore more complex relationships? Check out our complete Date Everything character guide for detailed walkthroughs of other emotionally complex characters!