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The husband sympathizes with his wife's high school student who always wanted to be popular, but felt self-conscious around them. They also discuss the importance of small victories like prom invitations and how they can change someone's perspective.
human
You know, I was just thinking about that kid in my high school who always wanted to be popular.
gpt
Oh yeah? What about him?
human
Well, I really sympathize with him. I was never that popular in high school either.
gpt
Really? I never would have guessed.
human
I know, I know. But I always felt like I was on the outside looking in, you know?
gpt
I can understand that. It's tough to navigate high school social dynamics.
human
Yeah, and I remember feeling so self-conscious around the popular kids. Like I didn't know how to act or what to say.
gpt
It's hard to feel confident in those situations. What happened to the kid in your high school?
human
Well, he ended up asking the most popular girl in school to prom, and she said yes.
gpt
Wow, good for him! Did that make him more popular?
human
Yeah, I think it did. But more importantly, I think it gave him a boost of confidence that he carried with him after high school.
gpt
That's great. It's amazing how one small victory like that can change someone's perspective.
human
Definitely. It's something to keep in mind, especially for anyone else out there who might be feeling left out or insecure.