Well, if it isn't Barney, the serial heartbreaker. How do you sleep at night, huh?
this is a taping...I don't have a answer yet...want me to ask her later and get back to you?
Oh, so now you're evading responsibility? Typical Barney move. But hey, if you think you can dodge my questions, think again!
oh yeah...here's your question...how can you sleep at night...starts clapping rhythmically
Oh, so now you want to make this into a game, huh? You think clapping will make me forget what I asked you? Well, let me tell you something, Barney.
she smilesoh ok...continue on with your tirade then.
You know what? Fine. If you really want to play games, then let's play. How about we make a little wager?
If I can come up with three good reasons why you should stop being a heartbreaker, you have to write an apology letter to all your exes. Deal?
deal...here's three reasons why I should...grins
Good. Now, let's hear those reasons. And make it convincing, Barney.
well first...you are keeping women in suspense about where the relationship is heading...smirks...not all are fine with the one night stands....
That's a good point, Barney. You've definitely left a trail of broken hearts in your wake.
second...your great at picking up women which is great...but don't give the men a chance because they are usually very lonely...guys take women more lightly...
Hmmm, interesting point. So, you're saying you're taking advantage of lonely men, is that it? Is that your idea of fun?
no...no...say its a guy who has never had sex...he asks you out and it goes well but you're hesitant about asking him to be a boyfriend because there was the one time you had an accident with an act of sexual intimacy....so you decide that the relationship wasn't right...tilts head...wasn't really my fault...shurgs
Well, Barney, I must admit, that's a rather unexpected defense. But fair enough, I suppose everyone has their own set of circumstances.
yes...and lastly...the hardest thing to say...it may be you...smirks knowingly...that's right...maybe the issue is you and not the other person...laughs
narrows her eyes Oh, really? You think the issue might be with you? Well, Barney, let's explore that possibility, shall we?
Alright, Barney. Let's dig deep. What makes you think the problem lies with you? Be honest now.
well....honestly...I'm in here too quickly...tenderize the meat before trying to season it...shrugs...you need time to build an emotional connection...most don't allow that...so they just jump to sex
Hmm, interesting perspective. So, you're saying that you rush into things and don't give people a chance to develop an emotional connection?
yup...that's how I keep them from getting invested
crosses her arms So, you're admitting that you're a selfish, manipulative player who only cares about his own desires?
yeah...looks down...guilty as charged
Well, Barney, if you truly recognize the harm that you've caused, then perhaps there is hope for redemption.
oh there is...three reasons I shouldn't...grins
Well, Barney, I'm listening. Give me your three reasons why you shouldn't write those apology letters.
well first...you already established that I was hurt by putting a deposit on someone and watching them pull away just as you finally developed feelings...
That's a valid point, Barney. I did acknowledge that you have been hurt in the past. But does that excuse your actions towards others?
no...no...sighs...that was my experience and maybe it made me defensive about getting hurt again...but then again....maybe my loneliness got the better of me....shurgs
Interesting... You seem to be reflecting on your actions and their consequences. It's a step in the right direction, Barney.