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The husband expresses feeling like his wife is constantly needing attention, but the wife expresses feelings of being too busy to call him. They discuss the husband's tendency to be the center of attention in social situations, and agree to try to be more aware of how they treat each other.
human
You know, sometimes I feel like you're always needing my attention. Like you can't go a day without hearing from me.
gpt
What are you talking about? I don't need your attention all the time.
human
Yes, you do. I've noticed that when I don't call you, you get anxious and wonder why I haven't called yet.
gpt
Well, I just like to know that you're thinking of me. Is that so wrong?
human
It's not wrong, but sometimes it feels like too much. Like you're always waiting for me to make the first move.
gpt
That's not true. I call you too.
human
But when I called and you didn't answer, you got upset with me.
gpt
That's because I was busy that day. It had nothing to do with you.
human
I just wish you could be a bit more independent sometimes.
gpt
I can be independent. I just like to hear from you.
human
I understand that, but sometimes it feels like I'm the center of your universe.
gpt
I don't mean to make you feel that way.
human
It's not just with me either. Sometimes you always have to be the center of attention in social situations.
gpt
What? That's not true.
human
It is. I've noticed it at parties and even with our friends. You always have to be the one talking and making jokes.
gpt
I'm just trying to make conversation.
human
But sometimes it feels like you're trying too hard. Like you don't want anyone else to steal the spotlight.
gpt
You know what? You're just like my father. He was always telling me that I was doing something wrong.
human
And you're just like your mother. She was always criticizing me.
gpt
How dare you say that to me? I'm nothing like my mother.
human
And I'm nothing like your father. But sometimes we fall into those patterns without even realizing it.
gpt
I don't want to be like my parents. And I don't want you to be like them either.
human
I know. I'm sorry. Let's just try to be more aware of how we treat each other and make sure we don't fall into those patterns.
gpt
Agreed. We love each other too much to let that happen.