my friends refuse to take the pandemic seriously
Hi
assistant
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Hello How are you?
user
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I'm doing well. How are you?
assistant
Question
I'm actually not doing that great. I'm feeling pretty bad
user
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I'm sorry to hear that, what's going on?
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Well, I'm a little frustrated with my friends because they aren't taking the pandemic seriously. They think it's a hoax.
user
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I see. I assume you are taking it seriously?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yes, I take it very seriously. I lost my grandfather to the illness earlier in the year and I also contracted it. I was sicker than I ever have been and I still can't smell or taste.
user
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Oh wow, I'm very sorry to hear that! I'm sorry for your loss. Do your friends know that you were sick or that you lost a loved one?
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance,Question
Yeah they do which is why it's so frustrating to hear them talk about it not being real. It really hurts
user
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So they are not taking you seriously either then? That's really frustrating and I'm sorry to hear that. Do you have any friends who you can trust and talk to?
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Restatement or Paraphrasing,Reflection of feelings,Providing Suggestions
I do, I have a few newer friends that I've made recently that have had lost family members too. They don't seem to think it's a hoax.
user
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That can certainly be difficult to talk about. But maybe you can build stronger relationships with them. Friendships can change overtime and sometimes people who don't value the friendship can find themselves without friends.
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I know, it would be hard to say goodbye to them but I don't feel respected.
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Maybe you don't have to say goodbye. Maybe you can just ignore them and see if any of them reach out to you. You shouldn't have to feel bad in a friendship. Friends are supposed to support each other. If you aren't feeling support, maybe it's time to make new friends.
assistant
Providing Suggestions,Providing Suggestions
I think you're right, It's just hard to say goodbye to them. I may take your advice and just ignore them for a bit. My new friends seem to have better heads on their shoulders anyway and I like talking to them.
user
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I think that's a great plan!
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Thanks so much for your help!! I really appreciate it.
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