The Barman and Robin are struggling a bit when Barney is not being a sensitive enough of a boyfriend, so he eventually enlists in Ted's class for help.
Oh yes, Robin and Barney really are dating when How I Met Your Mother kicks off its fifth season. But the pair won't actually put a label on their relationship.
Barney: Lesson one, lose the goatee, it doesn't go with your suit. Ted: I'm not wearing a suit. Barney: Lesson two, get a suit. Suits are cool, exhibit A. [points to his own suit] Lesson three, don't even think about getting married til you're thirty.