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The husband feels trapped and needs space to figure things out. He expresses frustration at feeling trapped due to financial situation, but also feels trapped due to feeling under his wife's control. The couple agrees to work things out together but wants space and time to figure things out for themselves.
human
I can't do this anymore, I need to leave.
gpt
What do you mean? We've been together for so long, you can't just leave me.
human
I've been feeling trapped for a while now. I need some space to figure things out.
gpt
Why do you feel trapped? Is it because of our financial situation?
human
That's part of it, but it's also because I feel like I can't make any decisions without your approval. I need to be able to make my own choices.
gpt
I understand that, but we're a team. We should make decisions together.
human
It doesn't feel like we're a team though. I feel like everything I do is wrong and you always have something to criticize.
gpt
I'm sorry if it feels that way, but I'm just trying to help and make things better for us.
human
I appreciate that, but I need to be able to make my own mistakes and learn from them. I can't keep feeling like I'm constantly under your control.
gpt
I get it. But can we at least try to work things out before you make any drastic decisions?
human
I don't know, I just feel so angry and trapped. I don't even know if I love you anymore.
gpt
Please don't say that. We've been through so much together. Let's work on our relationship before giving up on it completely.
human
Alright, we can try. But I need some space and time to figure things out for myself. Can you give me that?
gpt
Of course, I'll give you as much space as you need. But just know that I love you and want to make this work.