A theme is continuing here from poem 83. More trash is being talked in Catullus's happy little love story.
Catullus seems to be happy as he asserts that Lesbia says bad things about him and he about her; in fact, he claims that this is proof that they love one another. Now that's an interesting way to view love.
Catullus says that this is what people in love do: they bicker and tease each other. They are not afraid to show their ugly sides to their partners, and that this is the way you can see true love. Clearly, Catullus and Lesbia recognize each other's faults, and instead of running away from them completely, they humor each other with them.
Once again, Catullus claims that Lesbia loves him because she does not shut up about him. He is always on her mind, and therefore she needs to vent out every little thought that she has about him. Maybe Catullus is right; I personally think that being in love is making him too optimistic for his own good.
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