Me:
La Mere: I think you should date a computer nerd.
Me: ...?
La Mere: Your father has screwed up my computer, so I think you need to date a tech geek so they can come over and fix it.
Me: I, uh...um what?
La Mere: It could be a guy or a girl. Doesn't matter. And you wouldn't even have to date that long, they'd understand why you were dumping them because they're a nerd and probably used to it.
(at this point in the conversation I leave the room and break into my stash of vodka)