Quote from Ted in The Stinson Missile Crisis
Ted: I feel terrible we didn't listen to what Lily wanted! Marshall: I know, so do I. Ted: The truth is, I thought I'd be married by now and going through all this stuff alongside you guys. But even if I meet the girl of my dreams right this second, I'm still one night and nine months away from having a family of my own. And that's assuming the mother of my children is just a huge slut. Marshall: Don't lose hope, Ted. That slut is out there.