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The husband expresses his desire to prove independence by showing his wife's willingness to help him. The wife expresses appreciation for the husband's willingness to accept help from others, reminding her of her past hard feelings towards her husband.
human
I don't need your help, I can do it on my own.
gpt
But why do you need to prove that to me? I just want to help you, and I am always here for you.
human
I know you are, but I feel like I need to show that I am capable of doing things independently. I don't want to rely on anyone else.
gpt
I understand that, but it's not about relying on someone. It's about accepting help when you need it. No one can do everything on their own.
human
I know that, but this is something that I really want to do on my own. Please don't take it personally.
gpt
Okay, I won't. But remember that I'm here for you if you ever need me. It's not a sign of weakness to accept help from others.
human
I know, and I appreciate that. You've always been there for me, and I don't take it for granted.
gpt
I'm glad to hear that. And remember, this reminds me of the time when you saw me as being lazy. I just want to make sure we are both contributing equally and not putting unnecessary pressure on ourselves.
human
You're right, I was too hard on you back then. I see that now. But this is different. I just need to know that I can do this on my own.
gpt
I understand. But just know that I'm proud of you no matter what, and I believe in you.