Self-Loathing Nighttime Conversations

“It is hard to laugh at the need for beauty and romance, no...”
— Nathanael West, “The Day...

One Reason

Her: How do people end up in relationships in this city?
Me: I don't know. I think it's because they need an excuse to quit their coke habits.

I'm In Like With You

[Kissing.]
Me: I like you.
Her: Okay.
Me: So what does that mean? In terms of weird NYC dating conventions?
Her: I don't know. I already follow you on Twitter.