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The husband expresses his desire to impress others and seek validation from others. The wife suggests talking to a therapist about this topic, reminding him that validation should come from within and reminds him to work on being confident in himself and his abilities.
human
Hey, I wanted to talk to you about something that's been on my mind lately.
gpt
Of course, what's going on?
human
Well, I've been realizing that I always seek approval from other people. I want to be the best, and I feel like I need validation from others to feel that way.
gpt
That's understandable, but why do you feel like you need that validation?
human
I don't know, maybe it's because I wasn't given a lot of affirmation as a kid. But I just feel like I always need to impress others.
gpt
Have you thought about talking to a therapist about this? It might help you understand why you feel that way.
human
Maybe that's a good idea. I just want to be the best for you and our family.
gpt
I appreciate that, but you don't have to prove anything to anyone. You're already a great husband and father.
human
Thank you, that means a lot. And speaking of family, remember the time when I paid for your bail?
gpt
Of course, I'll never forget that. I'm still grateful to this day.
human
I just wanted to say that I didn't do it to get credit or validation from anyone else. I did it because I love you and wanted to help you.
gpt
And I appreciate that so much. You're always there for me, and I promise to pay you back as soon as possible.
human
No need to rush, I trust you and know that you'll follow through. Anyway, back to the original topic, do you think seeking validation from others is a problem?
gpt
I don't necessarily think it's a problem, but it's important to remember that you don't need validation to be happy or successful. It should come from within.
human
That's a good point. I just need to work on being confident in myself and my abilities.
gpt
Exactly, and I'll support you every step of the way.