Not the Marrying Kind
Stacey: I have a date with George this Saturday. I can’t wait!
Brad: Have a good time, but you know what The word on the street is about George, don’t you?
Stacey: What?
Brad: He’s Not the marrying kind.
Stacey: Oh, he just hasn’t met the right girl yet. When he does, he’ll be ready To settle down.
Brad: I don’t think so. Women who have gone out with him have told me that he’s up front with them: he has no Intention of Tying the knot – ever.
Stacey: Do you think he’s a Commitment phobe?
Brad: I have no idea. I just know that he likes To play the field and anyone who dates him should not try To reform him.
Stacey: I wouldn’t try to reform him. I think he’ll just Fall head over heels in love with me and he’ll Put his philandering ways behind him.
Brad: Don’t Count on it.
Stacey: I’m Convinced of it.
Brad: I’m always surprised by the Degree to which women can Delude themselves when it comes to love!
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