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The husband expresses concern about missing important events such as baseball games and dance recitals due to stress. The wife suggests speaking up and asking for help, suggesting that the husband can enjoy family time without worrying about work.
human
I know attending the conference could be beneficial for my career, but I just can't bear the thought of being away from the family for a whole week.
gpt
I understand how you feel. Being away from the kids can be tough, especially when they have important events coming up.
human
Exactly. I don't want to miss our son's baseball games or our daughter's dance recital. And to be honest, I miss spending time with you too.
gpt
I miss spending time with you too, but I also don't want you to stress yourself out even more. You've been working so hard lately and you're already so stressed about your job.
human
Yeah, work has been really tough. I'm losing weight and skipping meals because I'm so worried about getting fired.
gpt
That's not good. You need to take care of yourself, especially since your health should always come first. Have you thought about talking to your boss about your workload and stress levels?
human
I have, but I'm worried that it might make things worse. What if my boss thinks I can't handle the workload?
gpt
It's better to speak up and ask for help than to suffer in silence. Maybe your boss doesn't even realize how much you're struggling.
human
That's true. I guess I could try talking to him. And maybe if I can get some things off my plate, I won't have to worry about leaving for the conference.
gpt
Exactly. And then you'll be able to enjoy the time with the family without having to constantly worry about work.
human
Thanks for understanding and giving me some good advice. You always know how to make me feel better.
gpt
That's what partners are for. We're in this together.