Summer stayed silent.

"Actually, in my personal opinion, I think you shouldn't feel too much pressure. Treat this relationship as a life experience. Don't think about marriage, having children, or mundane family matters. Those are still far away."

"A life experience like a fling?" Summer asked.

"Yes, doesn't that lighten the burden?" Gale suggested.

Summer pursed her lips.

"As long as you have even a bit of affection for Joe, and there's nothing about him that you can't accept, then agree to be with him and have a thoroughly enjoyable love affair. Summer, it's in a woman's nature to be protected and relied upon."

"You're suggesting I start now to try living together and see if we're compatible? If you can't accept Joe into your life, then it'll be even harder with other men," Gale reasoned.

"Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you believe that one day, there'll be a charming prince who perfectly fits your ideals and loves you unconditionally? That's probably just a scam.