We were engaged, and now all of a sudden we are not.
I don't see any downsides.
Again, I don't see any flaws.
Hello there, how are you today?
assistant
Question
Hello. Better than usual. What about you?
user
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I am good thank you. Is there anything you want to talk to me about?
assistant
Question
Yes. Recently, I broke up with my fiance. And no matter how much I tell myself that life continues, I still feel like there is a void inside of me ever since it happened.
user
null
So your relationship ended and you feel that you are struggling to get over it, is that correct?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yes, that's exactly right.
user
null
I am very sorry. I have been through something like this myself in the past so I do understand.
assistant
Self-disclosure
How long did it take you to get over it?
user
null
I think it was at least a year before I felt truly myself again and that I was able to enjoy life
assistant
Self-disclosure
That gives me some perspective.
user
null
I can tell that it's all very raw to you at the moment. You really need to step away and give yourself some time to heal
assistant
Reflection of feelings
I am not sure if I can leave my obligations behind.
user
null
What sort of obligations do you feel that you have? You need to be kind to yourself at the moment
assistant
Question
I have a job, and my siblings are not doing too well, so I have to make sure their stuff is taken care of, or else my parents will end up babying them, and my parents are not in their peak health. This is not something I can afford to step away from.
user
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It is good of you to be so caring and responsible towards your family. Do you think that perhaps you are taking too much on yourself though, especially at such a difficult time?
assistant
Question
It might be so, but the sad truth is that when people don't fulfill their functions, someone else is going to have to do it for them. Maybe tho, I could fix my schedule to where it allows me to have firmer boundaries.
user
null
I think that that is an excellent idea and that you are being very mature about this. Are you in contact with your ex at all?
assistant
Others,Question
No, I made a commitment not to contact him.
user
null
That seems sensible. I had a problem with not contacting my ex when we split. I kept wanting to talk to him again even though I knew that I should not
assistant
Self-disclosure
What made you stop?
user
null
A restraining order :D
assistant
Self-disclosure
This actually made me laugh :D Thank you for elevating my mood
user
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In all seriousness though, with hindsight I realise that our separation was for the best. I think and hope that you will realise this in time too
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Thank you. Your analysis is extremely helpful.
user
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You are most welcome. I really hope that things start to go well with you soon. Might I suggest taking up a new hobby and making some new friends?
assistant
Others,Providing Suggestions