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The husband feels frustrated because his boss constantly watches him and gives him feedback that feels like nothing is good enough. The wife suggests that there might be something else going on with the boss that might be making him act this way. They discuss the importance of taking a step back and figuring out what matters most to them.
human
I can't take it anymore. My boss is constantly on my case and I feel like nothing I do is ever good enough.
gpt
That sounds really frustrating. Have you talked to your boss about how you feel?
human
Yeah, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. And even when he does give me feedback, it's so nitpicky that it just feels like he's looking for things to criticize.
gpt
That must be really demoralizing. Do you think there might be something else going on with your boss that's making him act this way?
human
I don't know. Maybe he's just a control freak. But honestly, I don't care. I just want to be able to do my job without feeling like I'm constantly being watched.
gpt
You know, this reminds me of the time when we first met. You were feeling really stuck in your job at the time, and you talked about how you wanted to find something that felt more fulfilling.
human
Yeah, but that's not really the issue right now. I don't hate my job, I just hate my boss.
gpt
I get that, but I wonder if there might still be some truth to what you said back then. Maybe this situation is telling you that it's time to reassess what you want out of your career.
human
I don't know. I'm not sure I even know what I want anymore.
gpt
That's okay. Sometimes we need to take a step back and really think about what matters to us before we can figure out what direction to head in. But I'm here for you, and we'll figure it out together.