Someone obviously hasn't heard of open relationships ("polyamorous," I believe, is the PC term these days). Mind you, my impression is that this guy is doing something very different and that this particular relationship is probably rather dysfunctional.
Don't assume that the only people who have trouble with relationships are those who were picked on as kids. Frankly society often encourages behaviors that lead to dysfunctional relationships. Smith is being ironic; he's not saying that this is a desirable attitude.
42 steps: I also got the impression that they're both trying to avoid being the one to say "I love you," in part out of not wanting to be perceived as "needy" and in part because they're afraid the other person might not respond in kind; so each of them is waiting for the other to say it first.
Someone obviously hasn't heard of open relationships ("polyamorous," I believe, is the PC term these days). Mind you, my impression is that this guy is doing something very different and that this particular relationship is probably rather dysfunctional.
Don't assume that the only people who have trouble with relationships are those who were picked on as kids. Frankly society often encourages behaviors that lead to dysfunctional relationships. Smith is being ironic; he's not saying that this is a desirable attitude.
42 steps: I also got the impression that they're both trying to avoid being the one to say "I love you," in part out of not wanting to be perceived as "needy" and in part because they're afraid the other person might not respond in kind; so each of them is waiting for the other to say it first.
How does milk shake, anyway?