what I meant is

' I don't want to be committed to anybody, whether it's children or boyfriends. I like my own company, I like my house, I like my cat, I like my independence..... You and I , are just beginning to get serious and I don't want to be serious about anyone .'

' Do you have any idea how patronizing you sound ?? '

' I'm sorry I didn't mean it. I think I'm telling the truth.. '

' Have you met some one? Is that it? '

' Oh, no, no, I haven't! I'm not interested in the ,,,, ah, the loving thingies. '

' Pardon? '

' I think I think ,, falling love is silly,,'

' Silly ?? Have you been in love ? '

He bursted laughing