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The husband expresses feeling bad about himself and others, suggesting talking to a therapist or counselor. The wife expresses concern about openness to someone else's past experiences, but emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and supporting oneself.
human
Hey, can we talk for a minute?
gpt
Of course, what's on your mind?
human
Well, I've been having a lot of negative thoughts lately. I feel like I'm not good enough and everyone else is better than me.
gpt
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you thought about talking to a therapist or counselor?
human
Actually, yes. I was thinking that might be a good idea.
gpt
I think that's a really good step. It's important to take care of your mental health, just like you take care of your physical health.
human
Yeah, I'm just kind of scared to open up to someone about all these feelings.
gpt
It can be scary, but remember that a counselor is a trained professional who can help you work through these issues in a safe and supportive space. And you don't have to do it alone - I'm always here to support you too.
human
That means a lot to me, thank you. And I also wanted to talk to you about something else.
gpt
Sure, what is it?
human
A few weeks ago when we were talking about your past, I was surprised to learn about all the things you've been through. I'm sorry if I didn't handle it well at first, but I just wanted to understand why you didn't tell me sooner.
gpt
I understand your curiosity, but it was difficult for me to share those experiences because they were painful and I didn't want to relive them. But I knew that keeping them a secret from you wasn't fair either, and I wanted you to understand why certain things might trigger me or why I act a certain way sometimes.
human
I get that now, and I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable. I just want you to know that I'm here for you and I support you no matter what.
gpt
That means a lot to me too. It's not easy to talk about difficult experiences, but having your love and understanding makes it a little easier.