I broke up with my partner prior to this pandemic. I've been feeling lonely ever since.
Partner was very helpful.
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The strategy choose is annoy.
Hi.
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Hello. How are you doing these days?
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Question
Not good. You?
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I am sorry to hear that. I am doing fine and hope I can cheer you up.
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Self-disclosure
Good to hear. Been feeling lonely due to this pandemic.
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I totally understand it. I felt lonely too by staying home all the time. But I found we can borrow books online. A good book can really help.
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Providing Suggestions
Do you mean physical or ebooks?
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Both will help. But ebooks are easier to get and you don't need to contact anyone and anything outside your home.
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Any genres you would suggest?
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I like biographies. Stories of real people are inspiring.
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Oh ok. I was thinking about getting a dog, is that a good idea?
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That is a great idea! Dog is human's best friend. I would love to have a dog myself.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Do you have any dogs?
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I don't have a dog, because I like to travel. However I have taken care of other people's dogs a lot when I am home.
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Self-disclosure
Oh ok. There is a lock down from where I live, how about you?
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We are in similar situation. These days I only go out for grocery shopping.
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Self-disclosure
Same situation. I fear for the worse. Economy seems to be on a downturn.
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Yeah, economy cannot do well if this situation drags on. Hope the vaccine will soon be approved and life can be back to normal.
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Others
When do you think things will go back to normal?
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Based on the news and information I read, I think things should get better by the next spring.
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