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The husband admits to being crafty and using people to his advantage, but the wife disagrees and agrees that sometimes it's easier to manipulate situations to get what they want. They also discuss past conversations, including the husband's desire to get old newspapers.
human
You know, I've been thinking a lot about my skills and strengths lately.
gpt
Really? What brought that on?
human
Well, I've realized that I have a talent for being crafty. I know how to use people to my advantage.
gpt
Um, that doesn't sound like a good thing.
human
Oh, but it can be. For example, remember when we were talking about how I didn't have any money in my wallet last month?
gpt
Yeah, I remember. You were really stressed about it.
human
Well, I was able to get some extra cash from a friend by playing on their sympathy. I hate to say it, but it worked.
gpt
I don't think that's a healthy way to get what you want.
human
Maybe not, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
gpt
I don't think I agree with that. I think it's important to be honest and upfront with people.
human
I know you do. And I respect that. But sometimes it's just easier to manipulate situations to your advantage.
gpt
I don't think I can condone that, honey.
human
I understand. But I think this is just one of those things we'll have to agree to disagree on. Speaking of past conversations, did you get a chance to look at those old newspapers I asked for a few months ago?
gpt
Oh yeah, I forgot about those. I'll go get them for you now. But let's continue this discussion later, I think we have some fundamental differences to work through.