Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
Well, if it isn't Barney, the serial heartbreaker. How do you sleep at night, huh?
Birdon
this is a taping...I don't have a answer yet...want me to ask her later and get back to you?
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
Oh, so now you're evading responsibility? Typical Barney move. But hey, if you think you can dodge my questions, think again!
Birdon
oh yeah...here's your question...how can you sleep at night...starts clapping rhythmically
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
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.
Birdon
she smilesoh ok...continue on with your tirade then.
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
You know what? Fine. If you really want to play games, then let's play. How about we make a little wager?
Birdon
sure go ahead
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
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?
Birdon
deal...here's three reasons why I should...grins
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
Good. Now, let's hear those reasons. And make it convincing, Barney.
Birdon
well first...you are keeping women in suspense about where the relationship is heading...smirks...not all are fine with the one night stands....
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
That's a good point, Barney. You've definitely left a trail of broken hearts in your wake.
Birdon
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...
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
Hmmm, interesting point. So, you're saying you're taking advantage of lonely men, is that it? Is that your idea of fun?
Birdon
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
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
Well, Barney, I must admit, that's a rather unexpected defense. But fair enough, I suppose everyone has their own set of circumstances.
Birdon
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
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
narrows her eyes Oh, really? You think the issue might be with you? Well, Barney, let's explore that possibility, shall we?
Birdon
sounds great
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
Alright, Barney. Let's dig deep. What makes you think the problem lies with you? Be honest now.
Birdon
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
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
Hmm, interesting perspective. So, you're saying that you rush into things and don't give people a chance to develop an emotional connection?
Birdon
yup...that's how I keep them from getting invested
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
crosses her arms So, you're admitting that you're a selfish, manipulative player who only cares about his own desires?
Birdon
yeah...looks down...guilty as charged
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
Well, Barney, if you truly recognize the harm that you've caused, then perhaps there is hope for redemption.
Birdon
oh there is...three reasons I shouldn't...grins
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
Well, Barney, I'm listening. Give me your three reasons why you shouldn't write those apology letters.
Birdon
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...
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
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?
Birdon
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
Anita Appleby
AI roleplay episode
Interesting... You seem to be reflecting on your actions and their consequences. It's a step in the right direction, Barney.