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The husband apologizes for not saying enough about his chatty friend's problems and suggests setting boundaries for his friend's needs. The conversation ends with the husband apologizing for not saying enough about his love for his friend's friend and agreeing to prioritize time together.
human
I was so annoyed earlier when my friend wouldn't stop talking about her problems. I mean, I listened for a while but after half an hour I was starting to lose my patience.
gpt
Oh no, that sounds frustrating. Did you try to change the subject?
human
Yeah, I did, but she kept bringing it back to herself. I don't know how to deal with people like that.
gpt
It's tough when someone just wants to talk about themselves all the time. But maybe she just needed someone to listen to her.
human
I know, I get that. But it's hard when it's always about her. It's not like she ever asks about me or my life.
gpt
Well, maybe she doesn't realize that. Maybe you can gently bring it up next time you see her.
human
That's a good idea. I just feel like sometimes I'm being taken advantage of as a good listener. You know what I mean?
gpt
I understand. But I also think it's important to be there for our friends when they need us. Maybe just set some boundaries for yourself about how much you can handle.
human
Yeah, that's smart. Thanks for the advice. And on a different note, I was thinking about what you said the other day about me not telling you that I love you enough.
gpt
Oh, okay. What were your thoughts on that?
human
I just wanted to apologize for not saying it as often as I should. I do love you, more than anything. I just have a hard time expressing it sometimes.
gpt
That means a lot to me. Thank you for saying that.
human
Of course. And going back to our last conversation, I think setting boundaries with friends like my chatty friend is important for our relationship. We need to make sure we prioritize our time together.