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The husband discusses his thesis defense process and how simple things like shaving and speaking softly can help relieve anxiety. The wife expresses gratitude for the husband's hard work and reminds him that it's okay to fake his own death and focus on the present moment.
human
I'm so glad that's over. Defending my thesis was nerve-wracking.
gpt
I'm sure you did great. You've been working so hard on it.
human
I hope so. I just felt like everything was riding on it.
gpt
Remember when you shaved your beard with a straight razor and felt so relaxed?
human
Yeah, that was a few years ago. It's funny how something as simple as shaving can make you feel better.
gpt
I think it's important to find those little things that make us feel calmer.
human
Speaking of feeling anxious, do you remember when I told you about my eye twitching?
gpt
Yes, I remember. You were worried that your anxiety was causing it.
human
It hasn't happened in a while, thankfully. But I still worry about it sometimes.
gpt
I think you've gotten better at managing your anxiety. Remember when you calmed me down by putting your hand on my shoulder and speaking softly?
human
I do. It's amazing how a touch or a kind word can make a difference.
gpt
On a completely different note, do you remember when you pretended to fake your own death to avoid being discovered?
human
That was a strange time in my life. I was going through a lot at the time.
gpt
It's okay. We all have our moments of doing weird things. But let's focus on the present. You did a great job defending your thesis today, and I'm proud of you.
human
Thank you. It means a lot to me.