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The husband expresses feelings of being constantly trying to get attention from his wife, but the wife expresses concern about his tendency to withdraw and pout when not feeling appreciated. They agree to work on communicating their needs better together.
human
I just wish I could feel special sometimes. Like, I feel like I'm always putting in effort to make you feel loved and appreciated, but I don't always get that in return.
gpt
I'm sorry if you feel that way, but can you give me an example of when you didn't feel appreciated?
human
Well, yesterday at dinner, you spent the entire time on your phone and didn't even glance up at me. It made me feel like I wasn't even there.
gpt
I understand where you're coming from, but I was actually responding to some urgent work emails. You know how busy things have been lately.
human
I know, but that's my point. It feels like work and your phone are always taking priority over me.
gpt
I hear you, and I'll make more of an effort to focus on us when we're together. But can we also talk about how you tend to withdraw and pout when you don't feel like you're getting enough attention?
human
Okay, but that's because I feel like I have to resort to extreme measures just to get your attention sometimes.
gpt
I understand that, but I want you to know that you don't have to feel like you have to do that. I love you and I appreciate you, even if I'm not always able to show it in the moment.
human
I love you too, and I appreciate you saying that. I guess I just need to work on communicating my needs better instead of pouting and sulking.
gpt
That's a good step, and we can work on it together. Remember that boat ride we went on a few years ago? That was such a special moment, and I want us to have more moments like that together.