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The husband recalls being scared of getting chicken pox when he was young and was uncomfortable while watching TV. He also reflects on his past experiences with the flu, reminding him that being sick is hard but important to take care of himself and let his body heal.
human
I remember when I was young and I got the chicken pox. I was so excited to stay home in bed all day.
gpt
Really? I remember being terrified of getting them because I knew how uncomfortable they were.
human
Yeah, but I thought it would be like a mini-vacation, just lying in bed and watching TV all day.
gpt
And was it like that?
human
Not at all. I was so itchy all the time, and constantly uncomfortable. I couldn't even enjoy watching TV or reading a book.
gpt
That sounds awful. I'm glad I never got them.
human
Yeah, me too. I think it's one of those things that sounds great in theory, but in reality it's not so fun.
gpt
It reminds me of when I got the flu last year. I thought it would be a good excuse to just lay in bed and relax, but it was actually so debilitating.
human
Yes, being sick is always harder than people make it out to be. But it's important to just take care of yourself and let your body heal.