[System] prepared: The other day I had a flat tire. I had my floor jack and 4-way lug wrench in my trunk and was able to change my tire and get back on the road in 10 minutes.

[User] The other day I had a flat, but I had my floor jack and 4-way lug wrench in my trunk and was able to get my tire changed and get back on the road within 10 minutes.

[User] 10 minutes is a good time to be able to change a tire. I do not think I could change a tire own my own.

[User] I've had so many flats in my life I've gotten quick at changing them.

[User] Practice makes perfect, or makes you fast in your case.


[System] apprehensive: One time, my friends were daring me to jump into a cold spring with them from a height of like 40 feet. I was a bit nervous to say the least.

[User] One time, my friends were daring me to jump into a very cold spring from a height of around 40 feet. I was nervous, naturally.

[User] I would be too! Did you to it?

[User] Yeah, I ended up doing it. I jumped in and missed a rock wall by probably 2 feet. My legs went numb from the cold as soon as I landed.

[User] So did you regret doing it? Or were you super proud that you did?


[System] jealous: My good friend just started work at a fantastic golf resort up in Michigan. I've seen it and it's stunning. Why can't I have a great job in a beautiful place with a view of Lake Michigan? Because I'm stuck here, that's why!

[Assistant] My dear friend Kris just started a job at a gorgeous golf resort on the shores of Lake Michigan. The green-eyed monster in me wants sooo badly to be there!

[Assistant] You must be so proud!

[Assistant] I am, but it's so gorgeous and it's a fantastic golf course. And I'm stuck here, bored stupid! I know, I'm being selfish.

[Assistant] I don't think you're being selfish, you're doing your best!

[Assistant] I'm trying. Thank you for making me feel better - I really do wish him great success and happiness.


[System] anticipating: I'm so excited about some news about an upcoming life change! It's a move and a new adventure!

[User] I'm so excited about an upcoming move and life change -- it's a move to a verrrry different state, but should be interesting!

[Assistant] What state are you going to move to?

[User] Potentially Alaska -- Anchorage, to be specific. We've lived in different places before -- Amsterdam, Zurich, and Hong Kong. And even though it's a US state, it feels foreign somehow!

[Assistant] Oh that is nice, will you be going skiing?


[System] content: I feel so relaxed and at peace when I meditate.

[User] I feel so relaxed and at peace when I meditate

[User] Who doesn't..  everyone should do it!  Have you ever had any mystic experiences while you did it?

[User] No mystic events. I just feel really relaxed and happy.

[User] I hear you can travel to different dimensions while meditating..

[User] My traveling is more like a sleep / trance, or hypnosis


[System] terrified: I thought somebody was breaking into my house.

[User] Once, I thought somebody was attempting to break into my house.

[Assistant] It must have being terrifying!

[User] Yes, I was truly frightened. It ended up being okay though. It was actually just a roofer inspecting my roof that nobody told me about.

[Assistant] Tnank god! They should have let you know they where going to do the job.


[System] disappointed: I felt so let down by a person who promised me a project -- but then pulled out at the last minute. It would have been one thing if I would have understood her reasons -- but it came from such a reactionary, unfair place.

[User] I felt so let down by a person who promised me a project -- but then pulled it away at the last minute in a way that was very personal and reactionary.

[User] That's terrible. People need to learn to commit to their promises.

[User] Especially when it's based on emotion versus honoring a commitment. And when they know it has a very real economic impact.

[User] I don't understand how so many people value emotion over logic and reason!


[System] anxious: Having to give a presentation in front of the entire class

[User] I had to give a presentation in front of my entire University class last semester. I hate presenting things.

[User] oh, that is nerve wracking. What did you try to do to cope?

[User] Honestly, I took a xanax beforehand. It was a group presentation also which helped take some of the spotlight off of me.

[User] Better living through chemistry! I'm glad you made it through.


[System] impressed: I am disabled and have trouble getting around. Last week I went to our local Farmer's Market and bought some produce. The farmer I visited, even though he was quite busy, took the time to walk me back to my car and put my purchases on the back seat. Now that's what I call service!

[Assistant] I went to the local Farmers Market and bought some produce from a farm stall. I am disabled and the kind farmer, despite being busy with other customers, took the time to take my purchases to my car. What a wonderful, kind man!

[User] That is really nice of him.  Did the other people get mad because they had to wait?

[Assistant] Not at all. They were super nice, and just kept getting together what they wanted to buy. I love living here - such nice people.

[User] Lucky you.  Where I live people are not so nice.  Can I move there?

[Assistant] Sure! There's plenty of room, lol. Just be sure you like hot, steamy summers and lots of golf fanatics!

[User] I am in Central FL... so uhh.

[Assistant] I get your point - used to live in NE Florida myself. Well, this farmer fella is going to get lots of business from me, that's for sure.


[System] afraid: i was so afraid of going in my barn because I got stung by a wasp last year in my neck.

[User] I was so afraid of going in my barn because I got stung by a wasp last year in my neck in the barn.

[Assistant] Ouch, I would try and wear something on your neck next time you go in there.

[User] Next time I will get stung somewhere besides my neck

[Assistant] Hmm, wear something thick and long. Maybe hockey pads!

[User] Maybe I should bring a can of wasp spray!


[System] guilty: Once gave the wrong package to somebody

[User] So I work at a UPS Store. I once gave a customer the wrong package that was valued at $700.

[User] Ut oh.. what happened?

[User] Luckily, they were customers that we knew really well and they had a mailbox at our store. So they brought it back when we explained what happened. I felt awful though.

[User] But at least you lucked out and they brought it back!


[System] sentimental: I've been reminiscing recently about the good old days, when I was a kid and didn't have to worry about bills and expenses.

[Assistant] I've been reminiscing recently about the good old days, when I was a kid and didn't have to worry about bills and expenses.

[User] Ah, I know what you mean! And remember *yearning* to be older?! (And of course the adults in *our* lives were shaking their heads, thinking the way we are now ;-))

[Assistant] Yes! I wished so much that I would be an adult so I could make my own decisions. Now I wish I could have someone else make those decisions for me! haha

[User] As long as you keep your playful spirit, you're in good shape! Sometimes it takes work to hold that awareness, but I can see it in you!


[System] caring: I love what I do because it's about both inspiring and empowering people to be their best and to excell at their jobs.

[User] I love what I do because it's about both inspiring and empowering people to be their best and to excel at their jobs.

[Assistant] It's awesome to have a job where you feel rewarded through what you do. What do you do?

[User] I work as a facilitator and team trainer -- mostly with a company who I truly love and respect for walking their talk.

[Assistant] That sounds like a lot of fun, it's so rewarding to have a position where you can engage with other people. You really seem motivating and inspiring, so I'm happy you have that job!


[System] disappointed: I was supposed to meet a good friend for dinner at a local pub recently. I waited 2 hours and then called him. He said he couldn't be bothered going out and had forgotten to call me. I am not too happy with him right now.

[Assistant] I waited for a good friend of mine at a local pub recently - 2 hours I waited. Eventually I got hold of him and he said he couldn't be bothered going out and had forgotten to call. Not too impressed, frankly.

[User] What did you do after waiting for 2 hours?

[Assistant] I bought a pint of beer and a curry and joined another single woman at a table. We had a fine time, but I sure am wondering about my friendship!

[User] Silver linings do happen, maybe is was a good thing your friend forgot about you.

[Assistant] Could be. I just feel he was being rather inconsiderate, which is not something I'd expect of him.

[User] Maybe not a true friend after all.

[Assistant] Kind of what I was thinking. I won't be arranging to meet him again for a while, that's for sure!


[System] jealous: I was so envious of my friend when she won from a lottery ticket she bought for a buck.

[User] I was so envious of my friend when she won from a lottery ticket she bought for a buck.

[Assistant] I bet. How much did she win and did she offer to share?!

[User] She won $5,000 and never offered to share.

[Assistant] That's a lot of money, to me anyway. Perhaps she's got a lot of debt to pay off, or perhaps she has kids to take care of?


[System] prepared: I was very confident for my circuits exam

[User] I recently aced a circuits exam that I was very confident in.

[User] Good job! You must have worked hard and prepared. Or are you just naturally really smart?

[User] I wouldn't say naturally smart, it took a good amount of planning to do well. We established a study group about 2 weeks before the test which helped alot.

[User] Well done! You should be proud.


[System] hopeful: I am anticipating that the limestone mine in my area where I live at will be reclaimed.

[User] I am anticipating that the limestone mine in my area where I live at will be reclaimed.

[Assistant] If I'm understanding you correctly, they're going to clean it up, right?

[User] Clean up, stabilize from future collapses, demolish vacant houses open closed roads, and so on

[Assistant] Wow, that's fantastic news indeed! How long has it been derelict?


[System] terrified: This past winter I was sitting on my porch at 4am (couldn't sleep). Suddenly, out of the dark, came this tall bulky figure, dressed totally in black. My heart skipped as I tried to figure out what to do - I'm in a wheelchair.

[Assistant] I had a rather unnerving experience this past winter. Being unable to sleep at 4am, I went outside for a cigarette (I live in an apartment complex). Suddenly, out of the darkness, appeared a tall bulky figure dressed in black. They were coming straight at me!

[User] What did they or the person do to you?

[Assistant] Well, I'm in a wheelchair, so can't move too quickly. I just sat looking at them, trying to figure out whether I could reach the broom at the corner of the porch.

[User] Broom would be a good choice, hit them in the crotch, that will stop them.

[Assistant] Well, that would have been an option. The person came right up to my porch and said "Good morning. Can't sleep either?" It was my friend and neighbor walking her dog and I didn't recognize her with all her winter gear on. Scared the daylights out of me!


[System] caring: My daughter just got married and moved across the country and is homesick. I've been talking to her every day to make her feel better.

[Assistant] My daughter just got married and moved across the country and is homesick. I've been talking to her every day to make her feel better.

[User] That's sweet. I'm sure she will adjust in time. Have you ever personally had to make a move like your daughter did?

[Assistant] Actually, I did! I moved across the world to Doha, Qatar to teach for a couple of years. Even though my husband and daughter was with me, it was very hard to be away. Have you ever moved far away?

[User] No, I never have. I've always lived in my state I was born in. However, I did travel to Utah which was about 1200 miles away and got a bit homesick so I can relate.


[System] embarrassed: Giving a presentation at college

[User] I had to give a presentation in front of my college class and it didn't go so well.

[Assistant] Oh no! I hate speaking in front of crowds. What happened?

[User] There was a lot of stuttering and red-face going on. Also, technical difficulties.

[Assistant] I know you probably feel like you did a bad job- but I bet you did so much better than you think! Be proud of yourself for having the nerve to speak in front of others!


[System] angry: When people honk in traffic

[Assistant] Sometimes when people honk in traffic I don't know whether to get angry or be glad!

[Assistant] Honking is a way to communicate. In some countries they honk just to let another driver they are there.

[Assistant] Exactly, I think a lot of people are too cautious while driving, which makes things even less safe

[Assistant] Going too slow can be just as dangerous as going too fast. Especially in the fast lane!


[System] proud: Accepted to Engineering program

[User] I recently got accepted to an Electrical Engineering program at my school.

[User] That awesome! Congratulations! You should be very proud of yourself!

[User] I was very excited when I found out. Have you ever been accepted to anything that you really wanted before?

[User] Yes, I have! It's a great feeling when all of your hard work pays off! Best of luck to you!


[System] afraid: I was really frightened the other night. I was home alone and there was a big storm.

[Assistant] I was really frightened the other night. I was home alone and there was a big storm.

[Assistant] There is a big storm coming where I am living now. Did your power go out?

[Assistant] Fortunately, it didn't, but there was a LOT of thunder and lightning. I think a lot of places are being hit by storms right now. Please stay safe!

[Assistant] Oh I will. Also wanted to let you know that if your power does go out to be aware that this is when they come out to play!


[System] sad: While I didn't know him personally, I was quite distressed to hear of the passing of Anthony Bourdain. That a man with such talent who has given so much joy to so many people, should feel he has to take his life is just soul-destroying.

[Assistant] I was quite distressed to hear of the passing of Anthony Bourdain. That someone who has given so much joy to a huge number of people should take his own life is just awful.

[Assistant] I know!  I was just watching his show on Netflix!  So sad, especially since he had a little girl he is leaving behind.

[Assistant] Indeed. Depression is a terrible disease and there simply aren't enough resources devoted to mental illness, imo.

[Assistant] I agree.  He had so much to live for.  I guess it is hard to know what demons people are hiding inside.

[Assistant] It is. I read his book Kitchen Confidential. He's been battling addiction and demons all his life. I thought he'd found peace, but I guess not.


[System] prepared: I tucked my work uniform in and had my name badge on

[User] My work supervisor came into my store recently. I tucked in my shirt, left home early, and even put my name badge on for the special occasion.

[Assistant] That is good. Did you have a good time with your supervisor?

[User] I had a great time keeping my job and not being fired! I was on the ball for his visit.

[Assistant] Good job! Maybe you will get a promotion too!


[System] excited: I went to an amusement park recently

[User] I am going to my local amusement park tomorrow and feeling a certain way about it!

[Assistant] Which way are you feeling? Are you a thrill seeker?

[User] I am indeed. I am ready to go and ride all of the rides, roller coasters especially! Do you have a favorite theme park?

[Assistant] Yeah I really like Six Flags. They have some great roller coasters. Have fun tomorrow!


[System] prepared: Started putting money into savings account

[User] I recently started putting part of my paychecks into a savings account. I have almost $1000 now.

[User] Keep it up. Soon you'll have enough money to buy a new house.

[User] That may take awhile, but for the moment I have a nice emergency fund and am prepared for whatever may come my way.

[User] Exactly, it feels great when your prepared for the unexpected.


[System] surprised: when my sister came home for christmas

[User] We all were excited when my sister came home for Christmas. She brought her whole family.

[Assistant] That's fun. Will anybody be dressing as Santa?

[User] Haha! Nobody ever dresses as Santa, but the kids still believe in Santa which is very fun.

[Assistant] Maybe you could pay someone to come into your house as Santa! And all the kiddies will be amazed!


[System] angry: I was upset when my dog tore up my living room couch

[User] I was very upset when I came home to find that my dog had torn up my living room sofa.

[Assistant] that happened to me one. i had an american bulldog that had seperation anxiety and tore up my sofa cushions once. it was like a fluffy murder scene when i got home.

[User] That's horrible, but looking back in the future it will be funny hopefully. My dog I thought had been trained, but she clearly had not!

[Assistant] oh no. right now you are going crazy but it will be funny like you said in the future.


[System] sentimental: I really am a softie, even semi sad moments in tv shows makes me want to cry. Even if I know it works out or I've seen ite before!

[User] I think tv shows make me into a mushy person at times.

[Assistant] What types of tv shows do you like to watch?

[User] Everything really, I just know I'm going to cry if it's sad even if I've seen it before.

[Assistant] Do you keep the tissue close whenever your are on the tv?

[User] Nah, I don't get to to bad.


[System] excited: I am going to Busch Gardens next week with my family!

[User] I am very much looking forward to going to Busch Gardens next week with my family!

[Assistant] Ive been to Busch Gardens before.  They have some really cool Roller coasters.  I hope you have a great time.

[User] I do too. Did you go to the one in Williamsburg or in Tampa?

[Assistant] Ive been to the one in Tampa.  They have this new coaster that rotates forward and backward and spins around. It was equal parts fun and scary.


[System] disgusted: I watched a little drop his candy bar on the ground. He then bent down picked it up and ate it! Didn't even wipe it off.

[User] Little kids really have no clue about germs I think.

[Assistant] Yea, I agree. Or they just really don't care.

[User] This kid dropped his candy bar and then picked it up and ate it.

[Assistant] Did he even hesitate?

[User] Not even a little.

[Assistant] What a little monster!


[System] trusting: It is amazing how loyal my dogs are to me.

[User] I can not believe how loyal my dogs are to me. I am so thankful that they will let me give medicine to them without putting up a fight.

[Assistant] Dogs are the best. are they ok?  what kind of medicine do you have to give them?

[User] Well, right now they both have an ear infection. Both of them are Golden Retrievers and they both are very gentle dogs that let me administer medicine without any problems

[Assistant] Awww golden retrievers are adorable.  My ex had one of them.  Well I hope your dogs feel better soon.  Ear infections are no fun at all.


[System] anxious: I had a tree limb fall on the roof of my house

[User] I had a storm come through recently. A massive limb fell on top of my roof and now I have to replace the entire roof of my house

[User] That's intense! I hope the damage wasn't all that bad.

[User] It was very bad. The entire roof will definitely have to be replaced.

[User] Yes, get it fixed as soon as possible. Does insurance cover it?

[User] Yes, insurance will cover it thankfully. I am very lucky.


[System] nostalgic: I recently went to a wedding with a friend from way back in the day. I saw other friends I knew from long ago, too.

[User] I went to a wedding. I saw many of my friends from my grade school past.

[User] Wow, you remember your friends from grade school? Maybe if I saw them again those memories would come back.

[User] Yes I do. Some of them I am still very fond of.

[User] Well, I hope you had a really great time. It sounds like you probably did!


[System] prepared: My family is coming to town soon and the house is clean

[User] I can't wait for my family to come to town. My house is all in order for when they come.

[User] That sounds like fun, do you have a big family?

[User] No, I really don't so it's special. I would have what many would call a nuclear family, you know?

[User] Yes I understand, I have a big family so it's hard for us to all get together at the same time.


[System] impressed: I could not believe how well my friend's niece did at her dance recital

[User] I went to my friend's niece's dance recital this weekend. I could not believe how well she did.

[Assistant] Ive never been to one of those.  Is she really young or is she like a professional dancer?

[User] She is very young, and she stole the show. She was hilarious and stood out from all of the rest of the girls.

[Assistant] thats awesome.  I wish I would have taken dancing lessons when I was younger.  Im a horrible dancer

[User] You know you could still do it. I know you can.

[Assistant] yea you're right.  Maybe ill look into some classes and give it a shot


[System] grateful: My son drove down to help me move. I was very relieved to have some help as the job was overwhelming.

[Assistant] My son drove down and spent the whole weekend helping me move.

[User] Aw, that's so nice of him! Does he live far away?

[Assistant] He lives about a couple hours away, but he's young and always busy. I was very relieved to have some help as it was a BIG job!

[User] That's a great son. It's always nice to be able to rely on people close to you to help out when needed


[System] hopeful: I have a job interview tomorrow and I can not wait!

[User] You know sometimes when you just feel like you have to leave a job? Well, that time is now for me and I can not wait for my job interview this week.

[Assistant] Yeah I have had that experience. One was so bad I left before getting another job. Don't recommend doing that, lol.

[User] It is so tempting you're absolutely right. I'm going to try and hang on though, and thanks for the advice.

[Assistant] Stick it out until you have a backup. Your bank account will thank you!


[System] disgusted: I found a salad in the refrigerator that I forgot about and it smelled horrible.

[User] I found a salad in the back of my refrigerator that I forgot about. It smelled awful when I opened the container it was in.

[Assistant] Gross. It would have gone straight into the trash here.

[User] Yes, it went straight to the outside trash container. I was very surprised that my entire refrigerator didn't smell bad.

[Assistant] You can use baking soda to get the smell out of it.

[User] Thanks for that information. I'll try it out.


[System] proud: My sister opened up her own retail store.

[User] Last year my sister opened up her own retail store. It is doing very well, and I love going to see it.

[User] That sounds wonderful! What type of store is it?

[User] It has a lot of quirky things that most Big Box stores don't carry. It has everything from clothes for all ages, to jewelry and lots of other things.

[User] I love that! It must be so much fun to curate the types of things that go in to the store. Do you help out or work there?

[User] I have another job so I can't do too much, but I love going in to see her.

[User] I'm sure she *loves* having both your presence and your support!


[System] lonely: I felt isolated when we moved to Hong Kong -- I had a 6 month old, a husband that needed to start traveling to Australia immediately, and just didn't know anyone yet!

[User] I felt very isolated when we first moved to Hong Kong -- I had a young baby and my husband pretty much needed to start traveling for business right away!

[User] Wow, I can't imagine how you felt living in Hong Kong. That would take some serious adapting.

[User] It did! But there was a very vibrant and concentrated expat community -- that helped immediately!

[User] I am so happy that you found that expat community. I have often thought about moving abroad, and I'm glad that you adapted well.

[User] Do it! It gives such a wonderful perspective on the world. We've lived in Amsterdam and Zurich as well....and may very well move to Anchorage soon!

[User] I think I might. It sound exciting, and I thank you for the encouragement.


[System] caring: My parents have helped me recover from my sickness.

[User] I recently got very sick, and I had to spend a lot of time in the hospital. I am very lucky that I have a great family that watched over me.

[User] That's unfortunate, but I'm happy that you have a good support network to help you out.

[User] Not a day goes by where I'm not thankful. I'm still recovering and they are still there for me.

[User] I hope you recover well and I'm sure you will with good support by your side.


[System] disgusted: I find it pathetic how some people will rationalize someone else's bad behavior, simply to keep from admitting they made a terrible choice.

[User] I find it profoundly sad and disturbing how some people will rationalize someone else's unhinged behavior, simply to avoid admitting that maybe they made a horrible choice.

[Assistant] I completely understand that. Did something like that happen recently?

[User] We're living with it. And it's dividing us as a society. I truly hope that the upcoming months will bring big change. Definitely working for that!

[Assistant] Yes, I know how you feel. All we can do is encourage friends to join us in helping to make a difference. I believe there is hope!

[User] Me too! <fist bump> ;-)


[System] surprised: So yesterday I found out my roommate has been dating someone for 3 months. I can't believe he didn't tell me.

[User] So yesterday I found out my roommate has been dating someone for 3 months. I can't believe he didn't tell me.

[User] Wow, that's a good amount of time. Is he usually so secretive?

[User] He is usually a very private person. He hasn't dated anyone in the over 3 years i've lived here, and he's only ever had one friend over.

[User] Ah, maybe he just wanted to make sure it was going to work before he told anyone.


[System] furious: I get really upset when ever someone cuts me of in traffic. I just dont see why people think it's ok to do that.

[User] I got so annoyed the other day. Got cut off in traffic.

[Assistant] It should be harder to get a license than it is.

[User] I agree! Do people just not care about risking their own lives never mind anyone else?

[Assistant] It's as if some people think they are the only one's on the road.


[System] afraid: My parents have not gotten over the loss of my sister. They need to get some help from a trained professional.

[User] You know my parents still have not gotten over the loss of my sister.

[User] Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. May I ask how long ago it was that she passed?

[User] She passed two days after Christmas. She was very sick during the whole month of December.

[User] They probably still just need some time. My grandfather still isn't over the passing of my grandmother and that was over a year ago. I would just make sure to keep seeing and talking to your parents to make them feel as loved as you can.

[User] I will, and thank you so much for the encouragement.


[System] anxious: I've been passively job hunting for a few months now, looking for a better job. I haven't had any luck yet and I'm starting to feel like I never will.

[User] I've been passively job hunting for a few months now, looking for a better job. I haven't had any luck yet and I'm starting to feel like I never will.

[User] Please don't ever give up. I would definitely work harder to find a job by networking with friends that have jobs in different places.

[User] Well I don't have any friends that are in my field or even close to it. I'm trying the best I can and am trying to find other ways to make money too.

[User] Go ahead and post your resume on as many job related forums that you can. I think it's great that you're trying to find other ways of making money too. You are a go-getter, and don't ever give up!!


[System] proud: One of my much younger sister's is starting college in a couple weeks. I am so excited for her.

[User] One of my much younger sister's is starting college in a couple weeks. I am so excited for her.

[Assistant] That is awesome. Do you know what she wants to study?

[User] She told me she wants to become a dentist, but she's a little fickle. I will see what she says she wants to do in a year.

[Assistant] As long as it is something she enjoys. I am sure you are very proud of her!


[System] prepared: I spend a lot of June preparing for July. During July I have my niece and nephews visit for 4 weeks, it's crazy.

[User] June and July are very busy, June I prep plans for July. July I have company all month.

[Assistant] it has been really busy even for me at work , i feel your pain

[User] So much for relaxing during the summer?

[Assistant] I know right ? unfortunately for us those are the perks of growing up lol


[System] terrified: I went jumping out of an airplane once. It was one of the most crazy things I have ever done.

[User] Do you even know how crazy it is to skydive? I must have been absolutely nuts when I did it.

[Assistant] Oh I don't think I could do that. I have a fear of falling from high places.

[User] It gave me the biggest rush that's for sure. But on the way down I was saying my prayers.

[Assistant] I think I would pass out from fear lol.

[User] You should do it sometime. It's fun to take chances.

[Assistant] I think the chances I take should be directly proportionate to the consequences of the actions.


[System] impressed: I have recently become vegan because of health reasons and I am very impressed with the food.  I have found some amazing recipes that make me not miss meat at all

[Assistant] I have recently become vegan and I am very impressed with the food

[Assistant] That is interesting. Do you miss meat or dairy at all?

[Assistant] I had to start eating this way because of health reasons and I have found some amazing recipes on Pinterest.   It makes me not miss meat or dairy at all

[Assistant] That is good to hear. I wish you the best of luck with your new diet.


[System] trusting: I need these shots in my head about once a month for migraines.  I need to have complete trust in my doctor that he has steady hands and can inject my nerve corretly

[Assistant] I have to get these shots in my head for migraines.

[Assistant] I have to trust my doc completely that he has steady hands and will inject the nerve correctly.

[Assistant] oh man that sounds like serious stuff ,and it sounds really scary as well hope everything goes great


[System] caring: When my mom had breast cancer a few years ago. I wanted to do everything I could to be there for her.

[Assistant] When my mom had breast cancer a few years ago. I wanted to do everything I could to be there for her.

[Assistant] That's terrible to hear. Were you eventually able to be there?

[Assistant] I was and she was had a full recovery.

[Assistant] That's great news. I don't know what I would do if my mom passed.

[Assistant] Me neither, my mom means so much to me.

[Assistant] Me too. I'm glad everytihng worked out in the end for you.

[Assistant] Do you get to see your mom often?

[Assistant] Not very often. She lives about 7 hours away driving time.


[System] impressed: I saw a dodge viper in the parking lot yesterday. Probably one of the coolest American made cars!

[Assistant] I saw a dodge viper in the parking lot yesterday. Probably one of the coolest American made cars!

[User] Those cars are pretty slick, what color was it?

[Assistant] It was blue with white racing stripes.

[User] Wow, one day I hope to have enough money for a car like that, that's awesome

[Assistant] Same here, they are pretty expensive.


[System] angry: My dog chewed up one of my flip flops the other day. Now I have to throw them out.

[User] My dog chewed up one of my flip flops the other day. Now I have to throw them out.

[Assistant] UGH my dog has destroyed all of my favorite shoes.

[User] This is the first one she tore up. My roommate was watching her while I was out of town. I'm sorry about your shoes.

[Assistant] I dont really like dogs for that reason.  They are fun to pet but taking care of them is a chore.


[System] surprised: My wife surprised me on my birthday with an amazing homemade dinner.

[Assistant] My wife surprised me on my birthday with an amazing homemade dinner.

[Assistant] That sounds like you have a great wife.  What did she make you?

[Assistant] She made me ribs and a cheesecake for dessert.

[Assistant] Yummy, You are making me hungry.  Happy belated birthday!

[Assistant] Thank you! What is your favorite meal?

[Assistant] I always love pizza!

[Assistant] Me too, do you have a favorite flavor?


[System] sad: My long term boyfriend and I broke up recently. I'm so lost right now.

[User] My long term boyfriend and I broke up recently. I'm so lost right now.

[Assistant] when that happened to me i watched a lot of movies , for some reason the sad movies made me cry, but just be strong and patient one day you realize you can do better or find someone new

[User] I know, it's just so frustrating after spending so long building your lives together.

[Assistant] it happens to the best of us, and i totally understand where your coming from , spend some time with your friends or loved ones


[System] grateful: My grandfather invited me over and made us an awesome dinner today.

[User] My grandfather invited me over and made us an awesome dinner today. I was so hungry.

[User] What did he cook that is such an exciting way to spend your day with your papa.

[User] He made us a pot roast with carrots and potatoes. It's melt in your mouth good.

[User] That sounds so delicious I would have loved a plate of that food any deserts


[System] excited: I got a promotion in work. I am so excited for the raise and added responsibility.

[Assistant] I got a promotion in work. I am so excited for the raise and added responsibility.

[Assistant] Congratulations! Sounds like you're ready for the new position.

[Assistant] Thank you, I am so excited. It has taken 3 years of hard work to earn this promotion.

[Assistant] What is your work area?

[Assistant] I work in the military


[System] proud: Had a great day! My daughter is learning how to say so many new words.

[Assistant] My daughter can say so many new words, love to see her thrive!

[User] That is so exciting! Such a fun time in life to watch them discover new things and always be such a surprise with what you didn't know that they already knew! ha ha, that's a tongue twister.

[Assistant] Yes, thank you! Having children is a wonderfull blessing. Couldn't imagine my life without my daughter. Do you have children?

[User] I do!  An 8 year old daughter and 5 year old son.  They are my life as well so I totally get what you're saying.  How old is your daughter?


[System] prepared: I've got all of my bags packed, passport ready, and i'm not even leaving for vacation until next week.

[User] I've got all of my bags packed, passport ready, and i'm not even leaving for vacation until next week.

[User] Where are you going

[User] I'm going to Japan. I'm so excited, I've never been.

[User] Oh wow, I hope you have fun


[System] grateful: Parents took me out for birthday dinner

[User] So my parents took me out to dinner for my birthday tonight.

[User] Happy Birthday!!!!  Did you have a nice time?

[User] Thanks! I had an awesome time. I went to a sushi place and it was delicious.

[User] I love sushi.  Did you get a spicy Tuna Roll?

[User] I did indeed. Along with every other kind of roll that they had, haha.

[User] Sounds good.  You have some generous parents.


[System] content: Went for a bike ride in the park

[User] So yesterday I went for a bike ride in my city's park. The weather was perfect!

[User] Very nice, wind in your hair, exercise, and fresh air.  Did you have a good time?

[User] It was wonderful. I felt at peace as I rode by all of the flower gardens and fountains. Do you visit any parks or gardens in your area?

[User] I am actually home bound, but I love to live through other peoples experiences.  My wife and kids go out and bring back stories of their adventures.  I love it!


[System] lonely: It's been a hard night tonight, just sitting on the couch by myself watching TV.

[Assistant] It's so quiet in my house, just watching tv by myself. Wish my family was around.

[User] I know how you feel.  I moved away from my family and friends this summer.  Do you have family nearby at all? I often feel lonely when I'm watching a movie by myself but then I remind myself that I'm loved by a lot of people.

[Assistant] That is a great attitude to have, my husband is in the military so he is gone a lot to other countries. My family is about 2,000 miles away in Alaska!

[User] You are so strong!  Please thank your husband for his service and thank you for being his support, no matter the miles between you.  Take care of yourself and get out with friends when you can!


[System] trusting: Whenever we've moved abroad, I've learned to trust my instinct and sense of adventure. So far, so good!

[User] Whenever we moved abroad, I learned to trust my instinct and sense of adventure.

[User] You sound like you're embracing life!

[User] Ah -- thank you! Definitely aware of wanting to live life to its fullest. We've recently gone through a tough time, so it feels lovely to focus on adventure again.

[User] Where did you move to?  I feel you. I am in the same place.  Just reversed 13 years of Lupus suffering by going plant based and now I want to live and see the world! I would love to move to Italy.

[User] Bless you! What a *relief* and how impressive! We've lived in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Zurich -- Alaska may be next. (And Italy is awesome, by the way!)


[System] jealous: Brother probably getting a better car than me

[User] It's my brother's 16th birthday in a couple days and he's probably getting a nicer car than I currently have. I'm 24.

[User] Oh wow, I'd be really jealous of him.

[User] I certainly am! Of course, I can't be certain yet because I don't know what he's getting. My car is junk though so it's bound to be better.

[User] Well, hopefully you can get yourself a better car soon.


[System] joyful: My brother is turning 16 soon

[User] So my brother is turning 16 soon which means I don't have to drive him around anymore. Score!

[Assistant] That is nice.

[User] Yes indeed! I am very happy about it. Do you have any younger siblings?

[Assistant] I have one younger brother but he is old enough to drive on his own,


[System] surprised: I recently saw somebody I hadn't seen in years. It was a surreal experience!

[User] I saw somebody I hadn't in years. It was a nice meeting.

[User] Its always nice to catch up

[User] Yes it is. I am glad that I was able to speak with her.

[User] I hope you keep doing thaty


[System] sentimental: I love the adventure of living away from my home state -- but that doesn't mean that I don't miss elements of it while I'm gone!

[User] I love the adventure and perspective of living away from my home state -- but that doesn't mean I don't miss elements of it while I'm gone!

[User] Same here. I actually moved to the other side of the USA, and I do miss my home

[User] Are you able to visit often? That helps -- but it's funny how things never feel *exactly* the same, you know?

[User] Not as often as I would like. Air travel is expensive after all. I know exactly what you mean though!


[System] faithful: I was at a bar once and a woman tried hitting on me, but I said I am not interested because I have a wife.

[User] I went to a bar a couple days ago and was hit on by a woman.

[User] Were you happy about that, or creeped out?

[User] I respectfully told her I was not interested, I already have a wife so I need to be committed. I would never cheat.

[User] You're a good guy. Did she take it well?


[System] impressed: I recently saw my friend's play. He was fantastic in it.

[User] I recently attended a play. My friend's acting was significant!

[User] That's really awesome that you supported your friend!

[User] I am very glad that I went and supported him.

[User] I'm sure he really appreciated you support too!


[System] lonely: Alone in a car

[User] Sometimes when I'm driving home after a holiday, such as christmas, I get an overwhelming sense of being alone.

[User] Aw, I'm sorry. I know this isn't the best solution, but have you considered listening to funny podcasts?

[User] No I haven't, but that's a decent idea that I may try. Thanks for the suggestion!

[User] No problem! I know you can't always fix everything, but it's worth trying wierd ideas every now and then


[System] confident: Made buffalo sauce from a recipe

[User] So I recently made buffalo wing sauce from a new recipe I found and it turned out great!

[User] Oh wow, I love that kind of sauce

[User] Me too! It only took 10 minutes to make and now I feel way more sure of myself when making it next time.

[User] That isnt long at all


[System] hopeful: Hoping for job promotion

[User] I recently completed some additional training at my job. Perhaps a promotion is on its' way?

[Assistant] It is always good to keep our skills up to date. We never know. It could also help for a promotion also.

[User] Indeed. I feel that it is very important to stay caught up on the latest developments. And the potential for a raise isn't a bad motivator either.

[Assistant] I hope you get your promotion.


[System] anticipating: I'm so eager for my son to be born, I can not wait.

[User] I am so excited for my baby son to be born, I am so eager for it to happen!

[Assistant] Oh man, your life is about to get so much more hectic. I feel for you. When my first was born, I was just as pumped, full of naivety and positivity. I felt like I could take on anything coming my way. I was exhausted after two weeks. It's such a long ride until they're able to even remotely look after themselves.

[User] I know! Hopefully the stress levels are kept to a minimal and I have a very supporting husband who will be there every step of the way. I hope for a swift and trouble free birth.

[Assistant] I know you have a lot of work ahead of you, but I'm sure it will be a rewarding feeling that will be unmatched for the rest of your life. As a man, I can't imagine what you'll have to go through, or what you will enjoy, but I really commend all women everywhere for the strength they give when having a child.


[System] afraid: Watched scary video late at night

[User] So last night I was watching scary videos on youtube while home alone.

[Assistant] Did it scare you?

[User] Yes, I had kind of an eerie and generally unsettling feeling. I wondered why I did that in the first place. Can you relate?

[Assistant] Yes, a little bit. When I was young, I didn't like that much scary movies.


[System] anticipating: NFL football started this week. I can't wait for regular season and college football to start, I'm really looking forward to it.

[User] I'm ready for football season to start, NFL preseason started this week, and I can't wait for regular season and I'm really looking forward to the NCAA kickoff!

[User] Whats your favorite team?

[User] In NFL it's the Packers and college is Alabama

[User] Well for me, in the NFL I like the Cowboys and college its Alabama too.


[System] impressed: I saw a someone doing a double front flip at a BMX park with his bike, it was crazy.

[User] I visited the BMX park today and saw someone doing a double front flip with their bike, it was insane!

[User] That's pretty cool. I bet it's pretty difficult to do something like that.

[User] I agree, years of experience and a lot of guts are needed. You could easily get injured but he pulled it off. It was crazy to see it in person. It's the type of stuff you see on TV

[User] I'd love to watch people do tricks like this in person myself, but I'm not sure if there's any locations near me.


[System] grateful: My friend went out of his way to pick me up from work after my car broke down. I can't thank him enough.

[Assistant] My car broke down yesterday but luckily my friend was able to pick me up from work while it was in the shop. I think I'm going to take him to a nice restaurant to say thanks.

[Assistant] Aw I am sorry that happened to you. I hope the repair didn't cost you too much!

[Assistant] It was just the carburetor, which is supposed to be an easy fix. I'm so glad I wasn't stranded at my office.

[Assistant] Ah I see. Something similar happened to my brother too recently while he was picking me up, so we were stuck at a coffee shop parking lot for several hours.


[System] content: I was so set on getting an A on my math test I studied so hard.

[User] I was so set on getting an A on my math test that I studied so hard to do good on it. I studied for days!

[User] Well at least you put in the effort. What grade did you end up receiving on this test?

[User] I ended up getting an A actually. It was exactly what I wanted to get.

[User] That's great! Hard work pays off I guess.


[System] devastated: I learnt a few days ago my best friend passed away in a car accident. I am still in shock.

[User] My friend passed away in a car crash a couple days ago, I'm still in shock.

[User] Oh I'm sorry.  How are his family doing?

[User] They've been really closed up about the whole thing, I can't contact them or anything. They must be going through a tough time, I could not imagine.

[User] It's pretty hard to deal with.  One of my friend's buddies died in a car crash as well.


[System] surprised: I was in shock when I realized I was pregnant, it was so unexpected.

[User] I realized yesterday I was pregnant, I was in shock!

[User] Woah, that is huge news. How are you handling the news.

[User] I am still in awe, I think things will turn out fine but it was definitely not expected.

[User] I am happy to hear that you will be ok. Enjoy having no kids while you can!


[System] prepared: When the rain came down hard in our area, I was ready for the flooding that was going to happen.

[User] When the weather was getting bad and it rained hard in our area, I was ready for the flooding that was going to happen in our neighborhood.

[Assistant] That does not sound fun. What did you do to prepare.

[User] I had an emergency generator, extra food and first aid kits at the ready. I did not want my family in danger.

[Assistant] That is very smart thinking!


[System] guilty: I once stole a candy bar and drink from a gas station. I felt so bad.

[User] I stole a candy and drink from the gas station once, I felt terrible about the whole ordeal.

[User] How old were you? If you were a kid, that deserves a pass!

[User] I was 17, at that age I should of known better.

[User] You live and you learn, at least it was a petty crime and nothing serious!


[System] caring: My friend has had the flu, and I have been making sure they get better and that they eat.

[User] My friend has had the flu, and I have been making sure they get better and that they eat.

[User] That's sweet of you, the flu is a pretty gnarly sickness to go through. You sound like a good friend!

[User] Aw thank you. He seems to be recovering pretty well, just whiny.

[User] That's good, at least he is getting better, he'll survive!


[System] proud: I got the A honor roll at my school, I was so happy and a bit smug about the whole thing.

[User] I managed to get on the A honor roll at my school, I was a bit smug and happy for myself about the whole thing.

[User] There's nothing wrong with that

[User] I'm just happy that I got it, it took a lot of hard work.

[User] You should celebrate too. I would


[System] nostalgic: I started thinking about the last time I hung out with a group of friends before moving away.

[User] The last time I hung out with a group of friends before moving we watched this really terrible movie.

[Assistant] That is always disappointing. Did you have a good time with your friends anyway?

[User] Yeah, it was fun.  We ended up making the best of it, making fun of the movie while it was on.

[Assistant] Sounds like you guys know how to have fun no matter what. You have good friends.


[System] anxious: I was waiting in the waiting room for my last job interview.

[User] I remember sitting in the waiting room before my last job interview.  I was sweating and couldn't stop my leg from shaking.

[Assistant] I too feel the same. What did happen at last?

[User] The interview went well and I ended up getting the job, so I guess I worried for nothing :)

[Assistant] Yeah, very good to hear! congrats!


[System] annoyed: I was needing to take my dogs out for a walk before leaving for work, but my neighbor was outside with her aggressive loud dog in my way.

[User] The other day I had to take my dogs out before work, but my neighbor was right outside with her aggressive yappy dog smoking so I couldn't get out.

[User] Eww, I hate neighbors that have no class.

[User] She usually cares enough to at least time her cigarettes so they don't get in the way with things like work, but not this time.

[User] Maybe you should start a petition in the neighborhood to kick her out.


[System] embarrassed: I was at a pizza joint and my chair leg broke and I fell to the floor. Everyone in the pizza place all was looking at me on the floor. My face was so red and the manager came over and helped me up.

[User] I was at a pizza joint and my chair leg broke and I fell to the floor. Everyone in the pizza place all was looking at me on the floor. My face was so red and the manager came over and helped me up.

[User] How awful! Please tell me you can laugh a little about it now?

[User] Now I can laugh, but when I was on the floor I was not laughing, I just wanted to leave.

[User] Embarrassing things happen to all of us!


[System] proud: So proud of my son! He finally learned how to use a spoon and a fork

[User] My son is 16 months and he finally learned how to use a spoon and a fork. I've been trying to teach him for a couple of months!

[User] Amazing! I wish I could see a pic of it!

[User] He is still very messy but he really enjoys eating like a big boy

[User] Oh he will be, but enjoy it, only babies once


[System] nostalgic: I was thinking about my wife and I's second date.

[User] When my wife and I started dating, our second date ended up lasting like 12 hours.

[User] that's a pretty long date! Where did you guys go?

[User] Lunch, a zoo, my apartment for a while, and a movie and dinner.  We just didn't want to go home for the night :P

[User] That sounds like a fun day! My wife and i used to go to movies a lot!


[System] devastated: Years ago I found my beagle dead from kidney failure, he had not gone quietly.

[User] Years ago my childhood beagle died from kidney failure.  I found him in the kitchen in the morning, he did not go easily :(

[User] That's terrible.  Was he already very sick?

[User] Yeah, he had diabetes for a few years by that point.  It was just a rough way to go and I hope it didn't take very long.

[User] Im sorry he went through that.


[System] anticipating: When I first started working and was waiting for the first paycheck to come in I was so anxious. I had never made money before and I just kept checking the mail every morning in case it showed up early.

[Assistant] I remember getting my first job and just working so hard for that first week cause it was retail

[Assistant] Those were the days right. I loved those paychecks no bills.... can we go back to that?

[Assistant] Oh man the thing that got me was waiting for the first check to come in though. Remember that? You're very FIRST one

[Assistant] Yeah and I bet it was like a whole 100 or 200 bucks and we were probably feeling like a ceo.


[System] nostalgic: I was sitting on the bus one day and I realized that it was a cleaned up school bus. It made me think about how I miss those days sometimes

[Assistant] I realized that my bus that I ride to work in every day is a revamped school bus

[User] How does that make you feel? Is that a dealbreaker

[Assistant] Oh god no thankfully I have fond memories of it. I just realized how cheap the company is!

[User] Ah, I guess you have to save money somewhere


[System] sentimental: I broke up with my girlfriend last week and it was really hard, we where together for 2 years.

[Assistant] I broke up with my girlfriend last week and it was really hard

[User] Oh no I am sorry to hear about that, were you together long?

[Assistant] Yeah we where together for about 2 years but im getting over it now

[User] That's good make yourself available and open for others and you will find the next relationship


[System] embarrassed: I was walking back to the table my family was sitting at in a restaurant and somehow accidentally sat down at the wrong table.

[User] I was out at dinner with my family, and when coming back to the table from the bathroom I somehow accidentally sat down with a different family.

[User] That is embarassing, but a good story at least!

[User] Yeah, it certainly lead to a lot of good natured ribbing from my parents :P

[User] That is for sure, you can always count on parents for that


[System] nostalgic: My son is starting back to college in a few days. This made me think back to when he was smaller and realize how quick time goes by.

[Assistant] We are getting our son to go back to college in a few days and it really made me stop and think back to him when he was smaller, and how time flies by so fast!

[User] IT does go fast. I was just changing my daughters diaper and now she is in junior high!

[Assistant] I know, that's about how I felt too! I think back to when he was much smaller and how adorable he was when he would call me mommy then!

[User] I miss being called mommy. One day you'll be called grandma


[System] embarrassed: The last time we went to the fair, I tripped over a big cord and fell! There were so many people around that saw me fall!

[Assistant] The last time I went to the fair, I tripped and fell. There were so many people around that saw me hit the ground. You can imagine how I felt!

[User] that is embarassing, but were you at least okay?

[Assistant] I scuffed my knees a bit, but I was okay. I was also with a person that I really liked, so that made it even worse. But, I jumped up super quick lol

[User] Well maybe they found that endearing in a way!


[System] guilty: couple days ago i saw my mom left some spare change on the counter, i took it without asking and felt really bad after, so i invited her out for dinner

[Assistant] i stold some spare change from my parents

[User] How old were you when you did it?

[Assistant] maybe like 19, but i felt bad after so i invited them to dinner

[User] That was nice to repay them back with dinner

[Assistant] Yeah i told them as well


[System] lonely: When my sister passed away several years ago, I had such a hard time with the loss. I felt very much separate from others in dealing with my grief.

[Assistant] My sister passed away several years ago. I really had a hard time with the grief and couldn't really relate to anyone that tried to help me with it.

[User] i'm sorry to hear that. i know exactly what you are going through. My brother tragically passed away 2.5 years ago. He was only 32

[Assistant] Yes, I'm sure you can relate as well. Ironically, that was the same age that my sister passed away. She took her own life, which my mother and I found her, and it was very hard for us all. But, I couldn't burden my parents with my pain, I felt.

[User] I know how hard it was for you. My parents and my brother lived in a different country so i couldn't even go there at that time to be with them. I felt heartbroken and alone


[System] grateful: I am happy today to my work willing to be the best

[User] Having a good job is something to thank

[Assistant] To thank whom?

[User] to life God to that higher energy

[Assistant] Is that who got you the job?

[User] Nobody ... that's why I'm grateful

[Assistant] What job do you have?

[User] I'm an administrative assistant for a construction company

[Assistant] Are you in a union?


[System] devastated: I was devastated when I lost my Phone

[Assistant] I was devastated when I lost my phone

[User] did you find it ?

[Assistant] I did but it took a while

[User] well thats good


[System] surprised: I was surprised when my family threw me a surprise party

[Assistant] I was surprised when my family threw me a surprise party

[User] how old did you turn ?

[Assistant] I turned 34

[User] congrats


[System] sad: I miss my family

[User] i didn't see my parents since 2014! I miss them so much. it's so sad that i live in a different country

[Assistant] When will you be able to visit?

[User] actually in 2 weeks! I'm so excited about it. I'm going there with my son! They've never met him

[Assistant] Oh boy, that must be amazing for him


[System] annoyed: I was annoyed when my favorite show wasn't on

[Assistant] I was annoyed when my favorite show wasn't on

[User] what did you end up watching instead

[Assistant] I ended up watching Impractical Jokers

[User] thats cool


[System] confident: Recently had a to train a new customer on how to use our system. I was readu and had an answer for everything they threw at me.

[Assistant] I love when I need to show someone how to do something and everything goes off without a hitch.

[Assistant] Oh yeah, that's always nice. Sometimes they just don't get it, though.

[Assistant] Fortunately it's usually just not having the best answer for what they ask. I've learned and prepared a lot more this time.

[Assistant] Wow, you sound pretty confident! You must really know what you're talking about.

[Assistant] I tend to know a thing or two on occasion.


[System] anxious: I am about to take a cross country flight. I always get mildly nervous when flying.

[Assistant] I am taking a long overdue and much needed vacation this week. I wish i didnt have to fly.

[User] I am afraid to fly too.

[Assistant] I usually do pretty good on short flights. Longer ones make me a little nervous.

[User] I know right, planes make me nervous.

[Assistant] I hate turbulence too.


[System] guilty: I did not invite my sister to a party she wanted to come to. She felt hurt.

[Assistant] I didnt think to invite my sister to a party I recently helped put on.

[Assistant] Uh oh. I bet she wasn't happy when she found out.

[Assistant] No she wasnt. In all fairness it was a group of people I never would have thought she would have wanted to hang out with.

[Assistant] Yeah, I can understand that.... But it probably would have been best to invite her anyway, just in case.

[Assistant] you are right. Guess I know better for next time.


[System] joyful: I got to spend my entire sunday doing as little as possible. It was a rare and welcome occasion.

[Assistant] My sunday was great. All my chores were done ahead of time. It was a rare and welcomed day.

[Assistant] that is awesome. sundays are usually my veg out days.

[Assistant] I wish I could more often, but it rarely happens. Especially during the summer. My yard grows like literal weeds.

[Assistant] mine is going crazy with mosquitos

[Assistant] ouch! I would not have had a relaxing sunday if my yard was that way.

[Assistant] i tried to trim my tomato leaves yesterday but i got bit up so bad i ran back inside


[System] trusting: My husband travels extensively for work, so I have to have faith that he will be loyal and faithful to me when he is on business trips.

[Assistant] My husband has to travel a lot for work. It can be hard on a marriage, but after almost 23 years of marriage, I have faith he is loyal and faithful when he does.

[User] What does your husband do for work?

[Assistant] He is an iron worker, so he has to go state to state at times to build very large buildings.

[User] My uncle use to be an iron worker, so I know exactly what you are talking about.


[System] jealous: Many years ago, my husband was acting a bit too 'chivalrous' to a friend of mine, which I felt was a bit too friendly. He said he was just being nice, but I felt like he found her attractive.

[Assistant] I've been married almost 23 years, but many years ago, my husband was acting a bit too "chivalrous" to a female acquaintance of ours. He said he was only being nice, but I felt he was being a bit 'too nice', which made me feel a bit upset.

[User] That is VERY understandable. Emotional affair is still a betrayal.

[Assistant] Well, we really didn't know her very well and she actually just came to one of our friends house while we were there, and she was intoxicated. He was trying to help her get up and situated, but he was very insistent about it, even when she didn't want help. It looked bad to others.

[User] Well it's nice he is kind but yes that is a little strange. Women can usually take that as something and try to get with your man.


[System] impressed: I'm super impressed with my niece. She's being put into 2 advanced classes in highschool and special art program.

[User] My niece is super talented lately.

[User] What is her best talent?

[User] Art, she was accepted into a special program for high school.

[User] Does she draw or paint? How any students are in this program?

[User] Mostly drawing. And she's in advanced level classes in most subjects.


[System] angry: One day my daughter came home and told me a much older boy tripped her as she was going off the bus. He did it on purpose, and this made me very, very upset. She was only 10, he was a teenager.

[Assistant] One day my 10 year old daughter came home crying after she got off the bus. A teenage boy purposely tripped her as she was getting off and she got hurt. Needless to say, I was very, very upset!

[User] That is terrible.  I don't know why teenage boys can be so mean.  What did you end up doing?

[Assistant] I actually knew his father, so I called and spoke to him about it. I let him know that if it happened again, I couldn't promise her big brother wouldn't take it in his own hands to defend her, as he wasn't okay with anyone bullying her.

[User] That's good that she has a big brother that can defend her against the bigger kids.  It is just terrible that a teenage boy would act that way to a 10 year old.  No excuse for that.  I hope you don't have to deal with it again, though.


[System] lonely: I hate being alone so much, my husband works a lot of hours. He also works over an hour away that makes it rough.

[User] I really dont like my husbands job right now.

[User] I'm sorry, what is his job?

[User] Retail, but he's working nights at a store really far away and it sucks

[User] Hopefully they will give him a better shift.

[User] We are hoping with in a few months.


[System] hopeful: My husband usually gets a large bonus each year in the month of August or September. They aren't guaranteed, but have been very regular for several years. I am wishing this year will be the same!

[Assistant] Each year my husband usually gets a bonus this month or next. It's not promised, but it has happened for several years now. I am really wishing it will be this year too!

[Assistant] Hey that's awesome!!!  What are you planning to buy with it?

[Assistant] Well, we have college tuition, just got back from an expensive beach vacation, etc. So, if anything replenish some savings, right!

[Assistant] That's an awesome, very adult thing to do!  Congrats!


[System] disgusted: I was flipping through the channels today and saw a gruesome movie. It had a lot of blood and gore, which turns my stomach.

[Assistant] I hate watching movies that are full of gore! I just saw one today and so gross!

[Assistant] I don't like them either. It makes me sick.

[Assistant] Yes, I was just flipping through the channels and happened upon a man cutting his own leg off. yuck!

[Assistant] Oh my gosh! That is disgusting!


[System] anxious: My husband usually gets a large bonus each year around this time, but there's no guarantee. It's hard waiting, and not knowing!

[Assistant] My husband usually gets a substantial bonus this time of the year, but there's no guarantee. It's difficult waiting, and not knowing!

[User] What does your husband do for a job?

[Assistant] My husband usually gets a substantial bonus this time of the year, but there's no guarantee. It's difficult waiting, and not knowing!

[User] You already told me that. Is he in sales or something similar?

[Assistant] He is a welder and iron worker, so he works very hard all year long and does extensive amounts of travel. He has earned it!


[System] lonely: I've been married a long time, but my husband has to travel for business so I feel a little bit by myself sometimes.

[Assistant] I've been married a long time, but my husband is gone quite a bit for work. I feel a bit by myself at times because of this :(

[Assistant] that is no good! you need someone to be there and take care of you.

[Assistant] Luckily, my children still live at home, but it's not quite the same. Plus, it won't be too long before they are ready to move out

[Assistant] I have never been married, so i cant imagine,  but I would want to be with my spouse every moment of every day.


[System] nostalgic: My youngest child started high school this year. It made me think back to when she was just started kindergarten, and how time flies!

[Assistant] My youngest child started high school this year. It really made me think back to her starting kindergarten, and how time really goes by. I can just see her learning to read!

[User] It is so hard and so rewarding to see them grow up.

[Assistant] Yes, it really is bittersweet. But, the older they get, the easier it is to think back to the younger days!

[User] I bet.  I really want to hold on to mine forever, but I know that they need to grow up.  I hope you are still able to make memories with yours even as they are getting older.


[System] afraid: I was so scared when i heard a gunshot sound the other day while i was walking through the street. i managed to get the hell out of there

[User] I was so scared when i heard a gunshot sound while i was walking through the streets the other day

[Assistant] That is pretty scary. Did you find out where it came from?

[User] No, i felt it would be better if i dont go looking for it. i managed to get the hell out of there

[Assistant] Smart move. You don't want to get involved in a gunfight. Glad you made it out safely.


[System] sentimental: I always get down and blue whenever memories of my dad pops into my head. He passed away last year and i miss him so much.

[User] I feel so sad whenever thoughts about my dad come to me, he passed away last year

[Assistant] So sorry to hear that.. May i ask how did it happen?

[User] He had terminal stage brain cancer.. we did all we could, but..

[Assistant] How sad.. Feel better knowing that he is in a better place now buddy


[System] confident: I felt really good about myself when i got a job at a local firm. I felt a sudden boost in my self worth

[User] i felt really good about myself when i got a new job at a reputed firm

[Assistant] Wow. Congratulations! Is your new job near home?


[System] furious: i was so angry when i found out my girlfriend kissed a friend of mine. i felt like punching the wall

[User] i was so angry when i found out my girlfriend kissed a friend of mine

[Assistant] Oh, that's awful. What did you do? I would've dumped her and beat that dude's face in.

[User] i have not confronted them. still thinking about it

[Assistant] Well, I gave you the solution right there, buckaroo. All ya gotta do is execute.


[System] nostalgic: I went to the beach last week. felt like one of those times i went there with my family and had fun

[User] I went to the beach last week

[Assistant] Oh nice. did you have a good time?

[User] yeah. so much memories of me and family spending time in beach came to me

[Assistant] Aww, that is really sweet to hear


[System] angry: I was so furious when my coworker badmouthed me to my boss. He said that i was stealing the office supplies just for the fun of it

[User] I was so furious when i found out a coworker badmouthed me to my boss

[Assistant] I don't have a normal job anymore but that would frustrate me as well.

[User] Yeah. i outperform this person, and he started throwing shade on me out of pure jealousy

[Assistant] What a disgusting person. I'm just being honest.


[System] impressed: I went to see Hamilton last month in NYC. I sat there in such awe at the majesty of their performance.

[User] I went to see Hamilton last month in NYC

[Assistant] Oh the broadway musical? I heard really good reviews of it

[User] It was such a stunning show. Lin manuel should get a grammy for this

[Assistant] Oh yeah, he is such a true genius of our times, he deserves it


[System] ashamed: I was so embarrassed when i threw up in public one day. I was feeling really sick and i couldnt help it.

[User] I was so ashamed when i threw up in public the other day

[Assistant] Oh.. Were you sick?

[User] Yeah, i felt like i was coming down with something. i rushed to get a cab, but i couldn't help it

[Assistant] Don't feel bad about it buddy, this happens to all of us sometime. Feel better


[System] anxious: My girlfriend asked me to meet her parents next week. I am feeling all nervous and sweaty about it.

[User] My girlfriend asked me to meet her parents next week

[Assistant] Oh dang. How do you think that is going to go down?

[User] I am not sure to be honest. i am feeling so nervous about it

[Assistant] I'm sure everything will be fine. Just gotta be yourself!


[System] disappointed: I felt betrayed when my girlfriend kissed another guy at a party. She was drunk, true. But still.

[User] i felt betrayed when my girlfriend kissed another guy at a party

[Assistant] Oh no.. That should have sucked for you. what did you do?

[User] Nothing. She was drunk, so i let it go. I still feel disappointed

[Assistant] As you should. It will pass away, dont worry


[System] sad: I was so upset when my daughter went in to labor and I couldn't be there. She lives in Indiana and wasn't due for several more months.

[Assistant] I was really upset when my daughter went into labor and I couldn't be there.

[User] I'm so sorry but what a joyous occasion.

[Assistant] She lives in another state and wasn't due for several more months. Everyone is fine now though, so it has turned out to be very joyous.

[User] So happy for you. Is this your first grandchild?


[System] surprised: I have never been more shocked the night my fiance proposed to me. We were at a concert and during a special song he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes!

[Assistant] I was in total shock the night my fiance proposed to me at a concert.

[Assistant] That sounds like a great place to propose! How did it go?

[Assistant] They started playing one of our special songs and the next think I knew he was down on one knee. I said yes, of course!

[Assistant] That's so heartwarming! I hope your relationship works out very well!


[System] impressed: I admire my boss because he does not act like a boss. He acts more like a friend and he is so down to earth.

[User] I admire my boss because he does not act like a boss. He acts more like a friend and he is so down to earth.

[Assistant] That is nice to have a friendly boss.

[User] He is not just friendly, he is a good leader and knows how to treat his workers.

[Assistant] I envy you. That is cool.


[System] nostalgic: I remember when I was a kid and in the summertime I used to catch fireflies and place them in a jar by my bedside at night.

[User] I remember when I was a kid and in the summertime I used to catch fireflies and place them in a jar by my bedside at night.

[Assistant] Really?

[User] The fireflies would blink in the jar all night long.

[Assistant] Yes I did that too


[System] annoyed: I went to bed early last night and still woke up tired. It gets on my nerves!

[User] I'm so tired this morning, I went to bed early, but it seems when I go to bed early I wake up more tired. It aggravates me!

[Assistant] This happened to me also.

[User] I hate it! I feel more energized when I get 4 hours of sleep than I do when I get 8!

[Assistant] Did you try to exercise?


[System] hopeful: I'm in contract to buy my first house, fingers crossed closing goes well and I close next Friday!

[User] I'm in contract to buy my first house, fingers crossed closing goes well and I close next Friday!

[Assistant] That is so exciting!! buying a house can be such a great experience.

[User] I'm definitely excited. The house just now got built and I saw it for the first time last Monday.

[Assistant] Oh so it is brand new.  I bet you cant wait to move in.


[System] sad: My Mother had called to set up a time to meet for lunch.  When the time came she couldn't make it because of health problems.

[Assistant] My Mother and I made plans to hang out and do lunch this past week.

[Assistant] Really?

[Assistant] Unfortunately she was unable to make it because her diabetes is wreking her health.

[Assistant] So sorry about that


[System] guilty: I feel so bad that I have to work so much and can't play with my grandchild as much as she would like me too. She would play 24 hours a day if she could, but there is always so many other responsibilities to take care of.

[Assistant] I am feeling bad because my grandchild wants me to play all the time but I have to work a lot.

[User] I know how you feel. I'm working right now :(

[Assistant] She doesn't understand why I always have so many other things to do, but she would literally play 24/7 if I had the time.

[User] Can you blame her?   I mean, if i didn't have bills that's what I'd be doing.


[System] surprised: My four year old daughter showed my a picture she drew of me.  I was surprised by how detailed the drawing was.

[Assistant] My four year old daughter came to me beaming with pride and showing me a drawing she did of me.

[Assistant] Isn't that the best!  My 3 year old the same thing!  I couldn't be happier or more proud!

[Assistant] I was really surpised.  I expected a stick figure, but she drew a lot of features including my beard and mustache.

[Assistant] She may be a natural artist!


[System] angry: I had given my two older daughters a small math assignment to do in my absensents.  When I returned home they were playing video games and the work had not been done.

[Assistant] I had to run some errands.  While gone I instructed my older daughters to complete some math assignments.

[Assistant] I see.. did they complete them?

[Assistant] When I returned I found them playing video games, the math work was not even attempted.  I tunred their stuff off and we did it together.

[Assistant] Well, we were kids once too.. We can understand their point of view as well. Glad you got to spend quality time with them though


[System] hopeful: I had a recruiter contact me for a job, so I am hoping to get a new job!

[User] A recruiter contacted me the other day about potential job openings, so I'm hoping I may have a job soon!

[Assistant] Thats really cool! i hope you get one very soon buddy

[User] Me too. I've been dying to get out of my current job, but having a recruiter makes me feel at ease.

[Assistant] Yeah, i can understand how that can be frustrating. Dont worry, things will fall in its place soon enough


[System] sentimental: I found a box in my closet that contained a lot of old photos.  I found pictures of my sister and I from when we were toddlers.  It brought back a lot of good memories.

[Assistant] I found a box of old photos in my closet yesterday.

[Assistant] awh memories, what were they of?

[Assistant] A lot of them where photos of my sister and I when we were toddlers.  It was a good trip down memory lane.

[Assistant] so cute, i love those memories i bet it was beautiful.


[System] disgusted: I was disgusted when my dad left me

[Assistant] I was disgusted when my dad left me

[User] Why did he leave you?

[Assistant] I'm not sure. I guess he just didn't want anything to do with me.

[User] That's awful and there has to be another reason for it. I can't stand fathers who behave that way, despicable.


[System] prepared: I have a job interview next week that I have been getting ready for.

[User] I have been rehearsing for a job interview for a couple of weeks now, and I am so ready!

[Assistant] Congratulations on getting an interview.  Good job in prepping for it, I'm sure you'll do well.

[User] I don't normally prepare for interviews, but I really want this job, so I put in a lot of practice.

[Assistant] What kind of job is it?


[System] disappointed: I thought I saw an ice cream cake in the fridge.  It turned out to be some kind of pineapple cake.  I still ate it but it was a little dissapointing.

[Assistant] I went to the fride and was surprised to find what I thought was an ice cream cake.

[User] Oh! Was the ice cream cake for you?

[Assistant] It turned out to not even be an ice cream cake.  It was some kind of pinapple cake.  I still had a piece but it was disappointing.

[User] Awww that is kind of disappointing. Ice cream cake sounds tastier than pineapple cake.


[System] jealous: I was surprised when my wife left me.

[Assistant] I was surprised when my wife left me

[Assistant] Oh im so sorry to hear that.. how long were you married?

[Assistant] We were married for 10 years

[Assistant] It must have felt unbelievably hurtful for you.. I hope you find someone very soon..


[System] annoyed: I was annoyed when family missed my birthday

[Assistant] I was annoyed when my family missed my birthday

[Assistant] I can understand that. I don't get nearly as many birthday wishes as I used to. I guess it happens as we get older.

[Assistant] Yeah that's very true. Doesn't mean we aren't important though

[Assistant] I agree. I think they think we don't care about our birthday so they don't care either. But they are wrong.


[System] anticipating: When I interviewed for this job I had to wait for a couple weeks to hear back about it.  It was kinda rough.

[User] Interestingly, I also had a job interview recently, although I've already heard back and I got it!

[User] Oh! I am so happy for you. Congratulations. What was the job?

[User] A lab manager for a Physics department at a University.

[User] That sounds very interesting. I'm sure you will do great.


[System] terrified: I was in the bathroom using the toilet.  When I looked to my right I saw a huge water bug on the tub wall looking at me.

[Assistant] I had a terrifying experience what using the restroom yesterday.

[User] What happened??

[Assistant] As I was sitting on the toilet I kept hearing a scratching noise.  When I turned to look a huge waterbug had climbed up the tub wall next to me.

[User] Holy moly! That would have scared me too! Did you kill it?


[System] apprehensive: When I was younger, my dad got into a motorcycle accident and it made me not want to drive.

[User] When I was younger, my dad got into a motor cycle accident. It made me not want to learn how to drive for almost 2 years.

[Assistant] That is understandable.  Such an experience can be tramatic.  Did you eventually learn?

[User] I did learn, but it took a long time to overcome my fear. I'm glad I eventually did!

[Assistant] My wife had a similar experience, she still doesn't drive.  Good for you for overcoming it.


[System] disgusted: I had to replace my toilet the other day.  It wasn't pleasant.

[User] I had to replace my toilet the other day.  It was a new experience, and not altogether pleasant.

[Assistant] That sounds miserable!  Did you do it yourself?

[User] Yeah.  It wasn't terribly hard, but it definitely took watching a few videos to feel confident.

[Assistant] At least you saved money doing it yourself!


[System] furious: An older woman in a class I took in college stole my ideas for a paper and presented them as her own.

[User] In college I was in a class with an older woman who stole my ideas for a paper.

[Assistant] Oh wow! that stinks. Im sorry

[User] It's ok.  I'm basically over it now, but it was really angering then.

[Assistant] I bet it was. At least its over now


[System] grateful: I was grateful when I married my wife

[Assistant] I was grateful when I married my wife

[User] I bet.  I was the same way.  How did you guys meet?

[Assistant] We met at a store

[User] Nice.  That's a relatively unique way to meet.  What store?


[System] furious: In a class in college an older woman straight up stole my ideas and work for an assignment.

[User] When I was in college an older woman in a class of mine stole my ideas for a paper.

[Assistant] I would be furious.  What did you do?

[User] Well, ranted about it to my girlfriend for a while then talked to the professor to make it clear what she did.

[Assistant] What was the outcome?  Did the professor believe you?


[System] anticipating: My family and I are close to aquiring a new home.  It is a home in need of some repairs and we can't wait to get started on renovations.

[Assistant] My family and I are close to aquiring a new home.

[User] That's awesome!  What kind of house is it?

[Assistant] IIt is an older home in need of some repairs.  We can't wait to get started on renovations.

[User] That's gonna be a lot of fun, but a lot of work.  Good luck!


[System] excited: I was excited when I bought my car

[Assistant] I was excited when I bought my car

[User] that is exciting! what kind of car?

[Assistant] It was a mustang. I saved up enough money and purchased it outright

[User] wow, that is impressive. i've always liked mustangs. what color?


[System] surprised: My cat jumped on me while I was sleeping.

[User] I was fast asleep this morning when my cat pounced on me and jolted me awake.

[Assistant] I've had pets to do that too.

[User] It came out of nowhere. I almost fell out of bed!

[Assistant] Well, I guess it really loves you.


[System] nostalgic: I really miss the old days when I lived in California by the ocean. In the evening we would take the dog and some wine to the beach and catch the sunset. Gosh, I really miss those times.

[Assistant] I'm feeling a little down right now. The weather is perfect, but I miss not going to the beach with my husband and dog and catching the sunset. Those were great times!

[Assistant] I bet! Im sorry you are feeling down.

[Assistant] Yeah, we would take a bottle of wine with us, watch the surfers and just kick back. Wish those days would return.

[Assistant] Times like that would be so awesome! I hope they come back for you

[Assistant] Maybe one day. That was when I lived in Northern California - the best place on the planet, imho!


[System] confident: I am confident that I will win that spelling bee tomorrow

[Assistant] I am confident that I will win that spelling bee tomorrow

[Assistant] A spelling bee - what fun! I'm sure you will win - I bet you've worked hard toward your goal.

[Assistant] I have. I've studied for 3 week now

[Assistant] That's a lot of studying. Well, the best of luck to you, though I know you won't need it after all that hard work!


[System] proud: My youngest daughter is being potty trained.  Yesterday she decided she didn't want to be called a baby and got on the toilet by herself.

[Assistant] I've been trying lately to potty train my youngest daughter.

[User] How is it going?

[Assistant] It's been a challenge.  Yesterday she got on the toilet herself though.  She said she didn't want to be a baby anymore.

[User] Thats one way to get them. being a "big girl" is such an accomplishment


[System] sad: My wife has been out of the country for a couple months for school.  Dropping her off at the airport was really tough.

[User] My wife has been out of the country for school for a while.  Dropping her off at the airport was really hard.

[User] Do you guys get to talk a lot?

[User] Yeah, we talk by text all the time and call every day.  It's still hard though, we haven't been apart longer than a couple days since we met.

[User] Getting through it can only make your relationshipi stronger though


[System] sad: I was sad when my dog died

[Assistant] I was sad when my dog died

[User] Im sorry to hear that.

[Assistant] Its ok. It's just been rough without him. I miss him

[User] Was he sick before?


[System] excited: My wife is coming back home after being out of the country for 2 months.

[User] My wife is coming home after being out of the country for 2 months.  I can't wait!

[User] You must be really excited!

[User] I am!  We've never been apart this long, so it's been tough.

[User] Are you planning something special when she comes home?


[System] afraid: I was afraid when I watched a horror film

[Assistant] I was afraid when I watched a horror film

[User] I am sorry to hear that, they frighten me as well.

[Assistant] Some have pop ups and they are creepy

[User] Yes, those scare me to death when they come out of nowhere.


[System] excited: I'm going on vacation! I haven't been on vacation in years!

[User] I'm going on vacation for the first time in several years!

[Assistant] Great, where will you be going?

[User] I'm taking a cruise to Alaska. I'm soooo excited.

[Assistant] Well, that will be fantastic. Hope you have a good time.


[System] anticipating: I'm waiting anxiously until the end of the week, when I'm going to pick up my wife from her flight back home after 2 months.

[User] My wife is coming back into the country at the end of the weeks after 2 months away.  I can't wait!

[User] Cool beans. Where was she?

[User] Germany for a language course.

[User] Did you get to visit? Germany is quite beautiful.


[System] prepared: I was prepared for tonights big dinner

[Assistant] I was prepared for tonights big dinner

[User] Where is it gonna be at?

[Assistant] It's going to be at my house. We are going to have a lot of food

[User] Is someone important coming voer?


[System] terrified: I was terrified when I watched that horror movie

[Assistant] I was terrified when I watched that horror movie

[Assistant] which one was it

[Assistant] It was Scream

[Assistant] it wasn't that scary to me


[System] sentimental: I found letters that my wife wrote me when we first dating. They gave me all of the feels.

[User] I was digging through some old stuff I had and I found letters that my wife wrote me when we were still dating. They were so sweet.

[User] Aww. Thats nnice

[User] Yeah! It gave me all of the feels. I read through them and pretty much fell in love with her all over again.

[User] No one writes letters anymore... its kind of sad


[System] afraid: I managed to spook myself in college by watching a little too much horror while living alone.

[User] I managed to spook myself really bad once watching too many horror movies and being in a house alone by the woods.

[User] That would definitely creep me out.

[User] Yeah.  I kept thinking trees were people or things standing out in the woods.

[User] I have done that before lol


[System] proud: I'm so proud of my wife

[Assistant] I'm so proud of my wife

[Assistant] i bet she's a wonderful woman

[Assistant] She really is

[Assistant] hold on to her


[System] angry: I was angry when my son destroyed my car

[Assistant] I was angry when my son destroyed my car

[Assistant] oh no is it completely destroyed not salvagable ?

[Assistant] no not salvagable. i had to buy a new one.

[Assistant] so sorry to hear about this disaster

[Assistant] its okay. gave me an opportunity for a new adventure


[System] anxious: I'm starting a new job next week, and I am super nervous.

[User] I'm starting a new job next week, and while I am excited, I am also very nervous!

[Assistant] Congratulations!  Don't be too nervous!  You must have done something right to get the job in the first place!

[User] That's true, but the uncertainty always makes me feel a bit nervous.

[Assistant] That is natural.  I'm sure you will do great!


[System] trusting: I left my dogs in the care of a friend while I went out of town for a weekend.

[User] I had to go out of town and leave my dogs with a friend, I was worried about them.

[User] Did everything go okay?

[User] Yeah.  They annoyed my friend some, but overall it was fine.

[User] Well that's good.


[System] lonely: My wife has been out of the country for 2 months.

[User] My wife has been in Germany for 2 months.  I can't wait till she gets home.

[User] Wow, i bet you miss her so much. My wife is going overseas with our son and they will be gone for 1 month! I know i will be miserable without them

[User] It sucks, but it's best to keep busy with whatever you can.  Videogames helped a lot :P

[User] I will play PubG after work to keep me busy lol


[System] lonely: My wife went out of the country for 2 months, it's almost over but it's been tough.

[User] My wife has been out of the country for 2 months.  She's coming back soon, but it's been tough without her.

[User] Well it will be over soon

[User] I'm looking forward to it :)

[User] I bet you are. I definitely woudl be


[System] apprehensive: I'm getting cold feet about moving to another city.

[User] I'm planning on moving to a new city, but I'm starting to get cold feet.

[User] What has you so nervous?

[User] I'm just unsure about the city...like what if I'm miserable there?

[User] Have you considered taking a weekend trip there to see how you like it?


[System] angry: I was in charge of moving a whole bunch of stuff at work from one building to another, and one of my co-workers bailed on us.

[User] One of the things I had to do when I started my job was be in charge of moving a department.  When we were doing it, one of my coworkers bailed on me.

[Assistant] Did it leave you to do it alone, or were there others ?

[User] There were others, but we needed all the help we could get.

[Assistant] I see how that would be frustrating.


[System] impressed: Everybody say a quiet place movie was boring but i was pretty impressed

[User] Everybody say a quiet place movie was boring but i still decided to watch it and i was pretty impressed! That movie was so amazing, I feel like i was holding my breath the whole time

[User] I've heard about this movie but i've never had a chance to watch it

[User] omg, you should! It's a one of a kind movie. I don't wanna spoil it, it's about aliens

[User] Aliens? I didn't think it was about aliens, i thought it's about ghosts and stuff


[System] jealous: Close friend has an unlimited stream of money from her parents. Always wishing I was able to do the stuff she does and not work.

[Assistant] it sure must be nice to be able to get all the cool stuff, and do whatever you want and not have to work for any of it.

[User] Well I wouldn't know lol

[Assistant] Yeah me either. I have some friends that get to experience it. Fortunately they are sharing so that is nice.

[User] I don't have any sharing friends either lol. You're lucky


[System] disgusted: I was disgusted when I noticed the food on the table

[Assistant] I was disgusted when I noticed the food on the table

[Assistant] What kind of food?

[Assistant] It was brussel sprouts and Liver

[Assistant] Oh, disgusting.


[System] proud: I successfully trained my dog to behave and listen to commands. I had failed with my first dog, but in retrospect it was his breed isnt very trainable.

[Assistant] I have a lab mix and he is so well behaved and listens to commands so well. I'm glad I got him as a puppy.

[User] Did you start training him when he was young?

[Assistant] oh yea. Basically started the day we got him. That definitely helped.

[User] That's awesome. I love a well trained dog.

[Assistant] Yes. I couldnt' handle a dog I have to keep shut up when people come over and stuff.

[User] I know lots of bad dog parents. I've got a well trained dog too so, I understand.


[System] jealous: My friend just recently moved to California--I have always wanted to live there

[User] My friend just recently moved to California...It makes me sad because I have always wanted to live there.

[Assistant] Oh thats good for your friend, but it sounds like you really would like to live there! I can imagine feeling jealous

[User] Yeah...I really am. I've wanted to live there since I was a little girl. Someday I will!

[Assistant] You will get there! I would just be happy and supportive of your friend and visit often!


[System] furious: I was trying to plan my wedding by getting a caterer, and they kept blowing us off over and over again.

[User] When I was planning my wedding, the caterer we were trying to go with kept blowing us off and dodging communication.

[User] Oh no, did you find a backup caterer

[User] Yeah, we dropped them with enough time to find someone else, but it was unnecessary stress we didn't need.

[User] Of course, the wedding can be the most stressful event of your life


[System] angry: A customer is refusing to pay a bill because they claim it has already been paid but cannot provide any proof of doing so.

[Assistant] It is so frustrating having to deal with difficult customers that don't want to pay their bills/

[Assistant] i like to call them deadbeats

[Assistant] Normally I would agree. It only seems to be a few here and there. Most of the time I dont have problems.

[Assistant] what do you collect for ? credit cards or utilities ?

[Assistant] We are a retail outfit. So we have some big customers that pay on established terms.


[System] anticipating: I'm going overseas in 2 weeks@

[User] I'm going overseas in 2 weeks! I will be on vacaion for 1 months and I just CAN NOT wait@

[Assistant] Oh I just did that recently. I just got back from 2 months. It will be a fantastic time.

[User] Where did you go?

[Assistant] I went to Thailand and Vietnam. Dont worry about anything. Traveling was so easy and people are nice everywhere.


[System] terrified: I woke up in the middle of the night and looked through my doorway, which was open.  There was a sweatshirt hanging on a door, and in my sleepy daze I thought it was a real person.  I live alone so I thought it was an intruder and I just about had a heart attack. I soon realized it was just clothes hanging there, in the shape of a person.

[User] I just about had a figurative heart attack the other night.

[User] What happened?

[User] I woke up in the wee hours and thought I saw a person standing in the corner of my room.  It was just some clothes hanging on a door.

[User] Oh wow, I would of been terrified!


[System] annoyed: I'm very annoyed because my friend didn't give me my money back

[Assistant] I'm very annoyed because my friend didn't give me my money back

[Assistant] Was it a large amount?

[Assistant] Yes! it was to cover his rent and he was supposed to pay me back

[Assistant] That's rough. I'm sorry that must put you in a real bind.


[System] prepared: Going on vacation and I am done packing 2 days before I leave. I usually scramble the night before.

[Assistant] I typically procrastinate when needing to pack for a trip. But this time I got my butt in gear and it's all done several days early.

[User] Congradulations on being prepared.

[Assistant] Thanks. I usually get somewhere and realize I forgot a bunch of stuff I need cause I packed in a rush 30 minutes before leaving.

[User] It reallyi s the best way to do things. That way even if you forget something you've got time to remember and remedy the situation

[Assistant] Fortunately, my wife usually comes to the rescue on me.

[User] Haha, sometimes wifes are nice to have around.


[System] surprised: My wife took the rest of the day off to spend time with me yesterday.

[User] My wife was working yesterday, but she ended up taking the rest of the day off to spend time with me! I was shocked.

[Assistant] That sounds lovely. Did yall make it a special day to remember?

[User] We did! We went out for lunch and hung out on the beach. It was very relaxing and a nice change.

[Assistant] That sounds fantastic. Im sure you guys will remember that day for a while. What a nice surprise.


[System] guilty: I went to a restaurant my wife really likes with some friends while she was at work.

[User] I went to a restaurant my wife really likes with some friends while she was at work.  It's not a big thing, but I felt a little bad about it :P

[User] why you should feel bad.. i am not getting you my friend

[User] Not like really bad, just kind of bad that I went somewhere my wife likes when she couldn't go.  It's not a big deal, but I feel bad when I do things like that.

[User] oh.. you must be sweet then.. your wife is lucky


[System] terrified: That horror movie made me terrified

[Assistant] That horror movie made me terrified

[Assistant] What movie was it ?

[Assistant] Scream

[Assistant] The worst a movie has gotten me was Event Horizon.


[System] hopeful: I really want to have another baby

[User] I really want to have another baby. Baby fever is real lol I don't want to be all crazy about it, don't wanna track ovulation and do all this but i really wanna get pregnant asap

[User] wow lol I didn't know you can track ovulation. Good luck with getting pregannt

[User] thank you :) oh yeah, you can track ovulation, measure basal body temperature, etc. I'm not gonna go into details

[User] please don't lol i'm a man, I appreciate what you women go through when you're pregnant or on your period but i'm okay with not knowing details


[System] excited: My Mom has bought me some books online.  The should be delivered today.  I'm eagerly waiting for them.

[Assistant] My mom bought be a book online.  It should be here today I'm just waiting on the delivery man.

[Assistant] Its the worse having to wait for something you really want.

[Assistant] Yes it is.  She wanted two options so I wouldn't know which she'd pick.  She picked the right one so now it's just a waiting game.

[Assistant] Oh nice. Make a nice lunch to keep yourself busy. The delivery will be there in no time if you keep yourself busy.


[System] grateful: At a recent holiday my wife's family was saying things they were thankful to have an my father in law said how happy he was to have me in the family. Made me feel really good about having them in my life as well.

[Assistant] It is nice to have in-laws that are accepting and loving. So many people don't have a good relationship with their in-laws.

[Assistant] Yes I agree. I did have a good relationship with my m other in law but recently it changed.

[Assistant] Aw I'm sorry. Mine is only a few years old but it's been smooth sailing so far.

[Assistant] Mine has been around 7 years and it's been a little rocky.