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The husband expresses feeling overwhelmed when others are hurting due to his sensitive nature. He wants to talk about his past struggles with caring for others and prioritize his own well-being before taking on responsibility. They also discuss past conversations about not getting too ahead of himself and taking things one day at a time.
human
I've been struggling with something lately, and I wanted to talk to you about it.
gpt
Of course, what's on your mind?
human
Well, I've realized that I'm a highly sensitive person. When I see others in pain, it's like I feel their pain too. It's been overwhelming at times.
gpt
I had no idea. Have you talked to anyone else about this?
human
No, I haven't really known how to bring it up. But it's been affecting me a lot, and I wanted to share with you.
gpt
That's understandable. Is there anything I can do to help?
human
Honestly, just knowing that you're aware of it and supportive means a lot. It's not something I can control, but I'm trying to learn how to handle it better.
gpt
I'm here for you and we'll figure it out together.
human
Thank you. And I also want to bring up something we talked about a few years ago, when I wasn't ready for a baby.
gpt
Sure, let's talk about it.
human
I feel like my sensitivity has made me realize that I'm not sure if I'm ready to have a child. I want to be able to handle my own emotions better before taking on the responsibility of caring for another life.
gpt
That's totally understandable. It's important to prioritize your own well-being before bringing a child into the picture. We can revisit the conversation when you're feeling more prepared.
human
Thank you for being understanding. And speaking of stress, do you remember when you were late for your morning class a few weeks ago?
gpt
Oh, yes. That was a rough day.
human
It reminds me of when we talked about a few days after we got married and I was feeling overwhelmed with the idea of starting a family.
gpt
I remember that conversation. We talked about taking things one step at a time and not getting too ahead of ourselves.
human
Exactly. It's important to remember that we can't control everything and to focus on the present moment.
gpt
You're right. We'll take things one day at a time and support each other along the way.
human
I'm grateful to have you as my partner through all of life's ups and downs.
gpt
Me too, my love.