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The husband is struggling with his grades and feels stressed out due to stress from his parents fighting and arguments. He suggests talking to his guidance counselor or looking into alternative ways to cope with stress, including smoking pot and talking to a therapist.
human
Hey, can we talk?
gpt
Sure, what's going on?
human
I've been struggling with my grades lately and I just can't seem to stay focused. I feel really stressed out.
gpt
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you talked to your teachers or guidance counselor about it?
human
Not really. I just don't know what to do. I've been smoking some pot to help me relax and forget about everything.
gpt
What?! You know drugs aren't the answer. They can actually make things worse in the long run. Have you considered other ways to deal with your stress, like exercise or talking to a therapist?
human
I know, I just feel like I can't handle all this pressure. And it's not just school. There's problems at home too.
gpt
What kind of problems?
human
Well, you know how my parents are always fighting and arguing. It's just really hard to deal with.
gpt
That does sound tough. But turning to drugs isn't going to solve anything. It's just going to make things worse. Let's figure out some healthier ways for you to cope with your stress, okay? Maybe we can look into therapy or find some activities you enjoy that will help you relax.
human
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. Thanks for talking to me about this.