I like to think I'm fairly honest with myself, but there are times I struggle to tell what's the truth and what's the denial I've convinced myself to be true.
So you do have troubles like that too! I mean, I guess I can be kinda like that too. Denying things and convincing myself that it's true. It's tricky sometimes, isn't it? When we trick ourselves.
It's... more difficult to navigate. If you've gone so far as to convince yourself of something... typically it's tied up in deeper issues that aren't so easy to address.
Thank you. [looking like he's swallowed something unbearably bitter:] That doesn't mean as much to me as it should, but it's probably something I need to hear.
Probably! Sorry - I have gotten the feeling that you've been through a lot, and I really want to help you out in some way. But I also feel like I might be out of my depth here.
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Perhaps you should listen to your honest self. I think he has some important things to admit.
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Do you ever have trouble with stuff like that?
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[... frowns.]
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It's... more difficult to navigate. If you've gone so far as to convince yourself of something... typically it's tied up in deeper issues that aren't so easy to address.
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But hey, if you ever need help with stuff like that, I'll try my best for you, man.
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But—it is kind of you to try.
[oh good he can still say nice things too. honesty!]
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Even if it's not me, I hope you find someone who can really help you.