"Okay, fine."
"But, that's not what I said."
"Honey, it's what I heard. Let's just drop it for now."
"Okay, but I meant that I understood what you said."
"I don't want to upset you. I know you're not feeling good."
"Really, I'm actually feeling great. Just the usual stuff, but it's fine, dear."
"Well, I just want us to be clear."
"We are clear. I feel that you're really upset with me."
"No, that's not it at all. I mean, I may get upset because you think I'm upset. I'm not."
"We can talk about it later."
"Okay, fine."
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