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The husband apologizes for being distant and unresponsive because he wants to communicate better and communicate better. The wife expresses concern about being constantly ignored and apologizes for his past behavior towards her husband.
human
I know it might seem like I'm always distant and unresponsive, but it's because I don't want to get hurt again.
gpt
I understand that, but it's hard for me too. It feels like I'm the only one putting in effort to communicate and empathize.
human
I know, and I'm sorry. But it's really difficult for me to let my guard down and be vulnerable.
gpt
I get that, but relationships are all about vulnerability. We have to be open and honest with each other in order for things to work.
human
I know, and I want to try. It's just scary.
gpt
We can take it slow and work at your pace. But I don't want us to constantly be ignoring each other's needs and feelings.
human
I don't want that either. I'll try to be more open with you and communicate better.
gpt
And I'll try to be patient and understanding. We can work on this together.
human
And speaking of communication, I wanted to apologize again for how I've been treating you lately. I know I've been ignoring you and it's not fair.
gpt
Thank you for apologizing. It means a lot to me. Let's make sure we both listen to each other from now on.