Writer-director Albert Brooks offers his take on "modern" romance (circa 1981), following the efforts of hopeless neurotic Robert Cole (Brooks) to find and keep a woman's love -- particularly when he alternately woos and discards bank executive Mary Harvard (Kathryn Harrold). Kathryn may be the most patient girlfriend in the world, which could make her his perfect match. But will Robert make up his mind before it's too late?