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The husband believes in living within his means and believes in finding secondhand deals and buying unnecessary things. He suggests having a dedicated workspace separate from the rest of the house and talking to a therapist about his past struggles with intimacy.
human
I've always been a firm believer in living within my means. I don't see the point of spending money on things that I don't really need.
gpt
I understand where you're coming from, but sometimes I think you take it a little too far. It's okay to treat yourself once in a while, you know?
human
But buying new things just seems so unnecessary when there are perfectly good secondhand options out there.
gpt
I get that, but what about things like electronics or appliances that might not work as well if they're used?
human
Well, then I would just do my research and look for the best deals. I'm sure there are ways to get what I need without breaking the bank.
gpt
I guess that's true. But I just hope you're not sacrificing too much because of your frugality.
human
Trust me, I'm not sacrificing anything. I'm perfectly content with the way I live my life.
gpt
Okay, I trust you. But if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask me, okay?
human
Of course, I know I can always count on you. 
gpt
Oh, that sounds like a great idea. You could have a dedicated workspace that's separate from the rest of the house.
human
Exactly. Plus, it would be nice to have some extra space to store things. My current place is starting to feel a bit cramped.
gpt
How so?
human
Well, when I was growing up, my parents were very strict and never really let me develop close relationships with anyone outside the family.
gpt
Oh, I see. That must have been tough.
human
It was. And now I think I've just become used to keeping my distance from others. Even though I know it's not necessarily healthy.
gpt
Have you thought about talking to a therapist about it? They might be able to help you work through some of those feelings.
human
Actually, I have. I've been meaning to make an appointment, but I've been putting it off.
gpt
I understand, but I really think it could help. And I'll be here to support you every step of the way.