A: I know it s difficult, but try to cheer up!

B: You know, we were together for a long time. I can t get her out of my mind.

A: Well, you ll find a good match sooner or later.

Model 2 Leo proposed to me.

Mary: Laura! Guess what! Leo proposed to me!

Laura: Wow. That s wonderful. Did you accept?

Mary: Not yet. I have some doubts…like the age factor. I m really robbing the cradle here.

Laura: I know he s fur years younger than you, but he s mature for his age.

Mary: I m worried about the cultural differences, too.

Laura: But I can see that both of you have the same interests and personalities. That s even more

important.

Mary: Maybe you re right.

Now Your Turn

A: Can you believe it? Philip made a proposal to me!

B: How wonderful. Did you say yes?

A: Not yet. I m concerned about the age gap. He s much younger than me.

B: I know he s a few years younger than you, but I think he is mature than mind.

A: I m also worried about whether we can maintain a long distance relationship. You know, he

lives in another city.

B: But you love each other. That s very important.

A: Maybe you re right.

Model 3 There s something about him.

Jane: Laura, I know you like Charles a lot, but what do you like about him?

Laura: Well, there s just something about him.

Jane: Really? What is this something?

Laura: Well, he s mature, handsome, gentle, and successful. I think he s for me.

Jane: 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!

Laura: Well, age shouldn t be something that comes in the way of a person s marriage.

Jane: It s true that age isn t the most important issue, but what would your parents think?

Laura: I don t care what other people think. I just know that I love him and he loves me. Love s

all that matters.

Now Your Turn

A: Well, you and Chris have been together for a long time. What are his good points?

B: There s something wonderful about him.

A: Really? What do you mean by this something?

B: Well, he s handsome, humorous, and hard-working. I think he s my perfect match.

A: But I think he is too old for you.

B: Well, age doesn t matter too much for me.

A: But what would your parents and friends think?

B: I don worry too much about what other people think. For me, love is the most important

V. Let s Talk

Dating

Before marriage, younger Americans date each other, that is, they often go out together. Casual