"I like you, but I really like this other girl so I'm going to date her. If it doesn't work out, how about we give it a go?"

What is that? What? Why in the hell would anyone want to be the consolation prize? The second choice?

That's not even remotely cool.

Jeez!

*small note - it was not the gaffer who passed this little bit of charm on to me. It's been said by many others before, yes it has, and not just to me, but to many a girlfriend of mine. It's not always in these exact words, but the sentiment is the same. If this doesn't work out, I'll see about you. GAH!