{"experience_type": "Previous Experience", "emotion_type": "anger", "problem_type": "problems with friends", "situation": "my close friend became an avid antivaxxer and felt it was his job to pressure me over it...he wouldn't drop it and so i had to cut off communication, at least for now.", "survey_score": {"seeker": {"initial_emotion_intensity": "4", "empathy": "5", "relevance": "5", "final_emotion_intensity": "1"}, "supporter": {"relevance": "5"}}, "dialog": [{"text": "hi", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Hi, how are you doing?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "oh i am totally pissed off at my friend", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "he is an intelligent person....and was (is?) a close friend...but...he became an antivaxxer....critical of me for wanting a covid vaccine", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "it became unbearable....i got so mad i just cut off communication....i don't understand his pushiness.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Oh that's not good. Has he been putting pressure on you not to get the vaccine?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "yes", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "i said \"lets agree to disagree\" but he could not accept that", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "it's like he felt it was his duty to \"save me\"", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "i feel disrespected, basically", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I know it can be really frustrating. I 've had a friend like that before. Would cutting him out of your life make you more upset?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "i'm not sure...but i have...and i miss him!", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Or would you like to continue the relationship, but maybe not now?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "I think that's something you need to think about.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "I mean he sounds kind of important to you that it's making you feel like this.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "i think maybe once covid blows over things might get back to where they were, i think that's what i want", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "but part of me is just hurt and doesn't want something like this to happen again with him", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "he is important to me, yes", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "we have been friends for 20 years, he's one of my oldest friends", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I really understand how you feel. Honestly the best thing I did was cool off a little and think how I want to take this friendship forward.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "you had a friend like this before you say? how did you deal with it?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "as in what was the end result for you both, in your case? just curious", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "i may email him but i'm not sure....i don't want it to end up being an argument, i don't have the mental energy for that...(covid situation has left me mentally depleted)", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "So I cut it off completely because she was starting to be destructive. She called me selfish because I did not want to hang out with her during COVID. We met up and talked about it, but she was out of hand and I quit the friendship.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Information"}, {"text": "But I think the best thing is to have some time alone and think about it.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "that's interesting....another covid-induced conflict", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I know right.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "i like your idea of taking some time...that seems like a sensible path forward", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Think about all the good and bad stuff that has happened between you two and see if it's worth keeping this friendship.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "Don't really let your emotions take over. Think logically with a clear head.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Information"}, {"text": "hmmm yes....maybe I will journal about it to get my thoughts clear", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "okay", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I hope this helped. You guys may see each other and forget all about it. Laugh about it later.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "i can't figure out if covid has brought people together or torn them apart, honestly", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "lol i hope you're right", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I think it has been tearing people apart because of everyone's different beliefs.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "covid seems to have brought out a lot of strong feelings in some people", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "i tend to think you are right....but early on people were rallying together it seemed....but that didn't last long", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I also think staying in the house too long has really made us bored and tired and kind of out of our minds lol.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "maybe by fall society will become more cohesive again, what do you think?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "hahaha yes totally", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I hope so. I'm starting kind of a new life and I want to get on with it.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "I think we all want to get on with our lives", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "oh really? what kind of a new life?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I'm really happy you are getting the vaccine. I just got mine yesterday.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "i need a vaccine...then i can restart my old life", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "wooohoooooooo congrats!!!", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "any side effects?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "which did you get?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I just graduated, I'm going to Grad school in the fall and getting married. That's my life : )", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Information"}, {"text": "Ok so I was sore and kind of sick.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Information"}, {"text": "wow lots of exciting things! which vaccine did you end up getting?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "i'm expecting mine within the next couple of weeks, can't wait", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I got pfizer which is the best from what I know. That and Moderna. Don't get any other kind.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "oh i won't....astrazenca became available for 55 plus yesterday....NO THANKS", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "If you're not afraid of needles go do it! I really encourage it!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "Just have a lazy day afterwards with some warm soup and Netflix.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Information"}, {"text": "well thank you for talking with me....you cheered me up and helped me put my friend situation into perspective....i'll take some time like you suggested to asses my friendship", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "i don't mind needles...don't even care if i have a fever for a week...all totally worth it :)", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "No problem. It was very nice talking to you. And I hope you're situation with your friend has a happy ending.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Restatement or Paraphrasing"}, {"text": "Oh I agree : )", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "congrats on your upcoming marriage and i wish you both every happines. Cheers.....bye", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Thank you!!! Have a good one!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}], "seeker_question1": "no", "seeker_question2": "make it go live so i can use the service!!  I like it and am a big believer in the power of peer support.", "supporter_question1": "It was a very friendly task and a good conversation was held. I also like the icon photos. Very relaxing.", "supporter_question2": "Encourage both seekers and peer-supporters for more casual talk. It's more comfortable when both sides can have an easy conversation."}