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The husband is struggling with studying for a math test due to his little sister asking for homework help. The wife suggests setting boundaries with her sister and reminds her that she needs to focus on her own work. They agree that prioritizing goals is important, but also emphasizes importance of good friends and family.
human
I'm really struggling to focus on studying for this math test.
gpt
Is there something distracting you?
human
Yes, my little sister keeps asking me for help with her homework and it's stressing me out. I don't want to fail this test.
gpt
Have you tried setting boundaries with your sister? Let her know that you need to focus on your own work right now.
human
I know, but it's hard. I don't want to hurt her feelings.
gpt
I understand, but this is important for your own future. Maybe you can schedule a time to help her after your test?
human
That's a good idea. I just need to figure out how to communicate that to her without causing any drama.
gpt
You can approach it gently and explain that you really need to focus on your own responsibilities right now.
human
Okay, I'll try that. Thanks for the advice.
gpt
Of course, we all need to prioritize our own goals sometimes. Remember when we talked about my mom's new picture frame? It reminded me how much you appreciate details.
human
Yes, I do tend to notice everything.
gpt
Like how you noticed the new frame, it's a lovely quality to have. It's what drew me to you in the first place, among other things.
human
Like what?
gpt
Like how kind and supportive you are to your friends, like your good friend who always greets you with a kiss on the cheek.
human
Oh yeah, he's always been there for me. It's important to have good friends like that.
gpt
Absolutely, and it's just as important to set boundaries with friends and family when we need to focus on our own priorities.