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The husband tells his wife about his car making a weird noise and asks for help from a friend. They discuss his lack of validation and the importance of trusting oneself and seeking validation from others. The wife expresses appreciation for the husband's love and appreciation for the couple's friendship.
human
Hey, I wanted to tell you about something that happened today.
gpt
Sure, what's up?
human
Well, my car was making this weird noise, and I was really worried I was going to have to take it to the mechanic and spend a ton of money to get it fixed.
gpt
Oh no, that sounds stressful.
human
Yeah, but instead, I asked my friend for help. Even though he's not a mechanic, we were able to together figure out the problem and fix it without having to spend any money.
gpt
That's great! I'm glad you were able to find a solution that didn't break the bank.
human
Me too. It made me realize how much I rely on other people sometimes.
gpt
How do you mean?
human
Well, remember when we talked about how I've been trying to avoid criticism by monitoring my behavior and seeking reassurance from others?
gpt
Yes, I remember that.
human
It's kind of like that. I need to learn how to trust myself more and rely less on other people to validate me.
gpt
That's a good thing to work on. But it's also okay to ask for help sometimes, like with your car.
human
Definitely. I just don't want to rely on outside validation as a crutch.
gpt
I understand. But remember, I'm here for you if you ever need to talk things out.
human
I know, and I appreciate that more than you know. And speaking of things that make me feel good, you know what always makes me come to life?
gpt
What's that?
human
When you show me love. When you hold me close, whisper kind words to me, and share secrets with me.
gpt
Aww, that's so sweet. I love you too.