Dialogue 4
Jenny's boyfriend is a very nice person, but her friend Katie is concerned about his age....
Katie: Jenny, I know you like John a lot, but what do you like about him?
Jenny: Well, there's just something about him. Don't you think so?
Katie: Really? What's this something?
Jenny: Well, he's mature1, handsome, gentle, and successful. I think he's my Mr. Right!
Katie: He's certainly mature, but don't you think he's a little old for you? He's almost twice as old as you are!
Jenny: Well, age shouldn't be something that comes in the way of a person's marriage. As long as we love each other, age is not an issue2. It never has been!
Katie: But what will others think about it?
Jenny: I don't care what others will think about us. I just know I love him and he loves me. And that's all that matters.
Dialogue 5
Tom wants to settle3 down and start a family, but his girlfriend Monica is not ready yet. Therefore, they have to break up....
Jack4: Hi, Tom, how have you been?
Tom: Not very well.
Jack: Why? What happened? You look so down!
Tom: Nothing.
Jack: Come on. For a man who's so down, there're usually two reasons. Either his career is going downhill5, or he has a broken heart. You're so successful, so....
Tom: Well, you're right. I just broke up with Monica.
Jack: Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you two were made for each other.
Tom: Well, you never know. I'm ready for a commitment6 and want to settle down, but she says she wants to pursue7 her career while she's still young.
Jack: Well, it's always difficult to choose between career and family.
Tom: Maybe you're right.
Jack: John, I don't know what to say to comfort you, but cheer up! There's plenty of fish out there and you'll find your perfect match!
Tom: Yeah, but it's hard to forget her at the moment. You know, we were together for almost five years. It's really hard....
Dialogue 6
Mike has recently broken up with his girlfriend because....
John: Hi, Mike, we're having a party tonight, wanna come join us? You can bring your girlfriend.
Mike: Well...er...I'm breaking up with Cathy.
John: What happened? Did you have a big fight?
Mike: No. She's really a very nice girl....
John: Yeah, she's pretty and caring.
Mike: Well, she's really caring, but sometimes it's too much...and uh...I kind of want a break, you know...some room for myself.
John: Did you talk with her about it?
Mike: I've tried, but...it didn't work.
John: Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that. When are you going to tell her?
Mike: Maybe tonight, I don't know. I don't know how to tell her.
John: I know she's head over heels8 in love with you and she'll really be hurt.
Mike: I know....
