Bless them

Lois Lane: Why can't I just meet a decent guy from a decent family who happens not to be a psychopath?
Martha Kent: Oh, Lois. You know... when I was your age, I wasn't dating prince charmings either.
Lois Lane: Really?
Martha Kent: Yeah. I used to atract the dark, mysterious type, too, until I met Jonathan.
Lois Lane: See, what worries me is that when my Jonathan finally does come around, I'll be looking the other way, and I'll miss him completely.
Martha Kent: Well, you have to keep a closer watch. You know, I think we go through these bad relationships for a reason.
Lois Lane: Well, if there's a good reason for all the pain and aggravation, I'm dying to know.
Martha Kent: Maybe you have to get through all the wrong men so you can recognize the right one.


Smallville - Episode 5x20 "Fade"