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The husband and wife discuss their relationship and discuss their desire to control others. They discuss the husband's tendency to take away power from others intentionally, but acknowledge that sometimes it can be frustrating. The husband apologizes and agrees to be more aware of the pattern of behavior that affects others.
human
Why do you always try to control everything and everyone around you?
gpt
I don't try to control everything. I just like to have things organized and running smoothly.
human
You don't realize that you take away power from others by doing that.
gpt
I understand that, but I don't think I take away power from anyone intentionally.
human
Well, you do. And it's frustrating to deal with.
gpt
I'm sorry that it's frustrating for you, but have you considered that maybe it's frustrating for me too when you're always so aggressive?
human
I'm not aggressive. I just know what I want and I go after it.
gpt
That's fine, but sometimes it feels like you're bulldozing your way through everything and not taking anyone else's opinions or feelings into consideration.
human
I think you're exaggerating. I'm not that bad.
gpt
Maybe not consciously, but it's a pattern of behavior that we've seen before. And it can be really hurtful to others.
human
Alright, I'll try to be more aware of that in the future.
gpt
Thank you. And I'll try to be more conscious of how my need for control affects others as well.