Relationships

Young professional woman: So, my husband and I decided we were ready to have a baby, but when I got pregnant I sort of freaked out and thought I wasn't ready. So I went out with my girlfriends, ate a bunch of sushi, smoked a pack of cigarettes and drank a fifth of tequila. Sure enough, the next day, I got my period. That shit really is bad for the pregnancy.

Flight over Atlanta, Georgia

High school girl to friend: And then I… oh, wait… I heard this from from my boyfriend, and I just can't believe it. I can't believe you stopped dating your cousin!
Friend: I know, but it just wasn't working out.

Colton, California

Overheard by: Kip K.E.H.

Redhead to 30-something man: You like Jason Mraz. I like Jason Mraz. Therefore, we're not having an affair.

Line for Jason Mraz Concert
Hammersmith Apollo, London
England

Overheard by: Tom

New Yorker, on cell to fiancée: Honey, all set here for our wedding, when you coming over? I got both of our rings, in nine-carat gold! (appalled silence in carriage) Yeah, your finger's gonna go green and fall off or something? What the hell's wrong with nine-carat gold? Hey! Of course I love you more than I love my mom! Come on! What is this about?

Train
Dublin
Ireland

20-something girlfriend, pointing at “exit only–do not enter” sign: I should tattoo that on my butt.
20-something boyfriend: But then you would be single.

Lincoln Park
Chicago, Illinois

20-something girl #1: So she's dating him and has spent the night at his place, but he's still in the middle of a divorce.
20-something girl #2: …and she doesn't know his last name?
20-something girl #1: Yep.
20-something girl #2: And he's her boss.
20-something girl #1: Yep. I told her to google him or look at his business card.
20-something girl #2: I don't understand any of this. I've never googled myself, actually. Have you?
20-something girl #1: Yeah, you should try it! It makes you feel famous.
20-something girl #2, to herself: All that came up when I did it was porn.

Northbound Caltrain
San Francisco, California

Overheard by: A Cheek

Teen girl #1: So the guy you’re dating is gay?
Teen girl #2: No he’s not. He isn’t gay! … Well he is a little gay.

Restaurant Patio
California

Girl #1: Yuck! You dated him? Why?
Girl #2: Well, I thought he was cute, but it turns out he was really just rich.

Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica

Guy #1: So are you seeing that girl now or what?
Guy #2: No, man, she has a boyfriend.
Guy #1: But didn't you sleep with her last weekend?
Guy #2: Dude, I slept with you last night. It doesn't mean anything.

Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canadia

Overheard by: Steph

Girl: No, isn’t Macbeth the one where she gets her husband to kill Macbeth?

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Overheard by: Stu