Speaker 1
I live in the midwest. I have a twin sister. I have been a dentist for 14 years. My wife and I sleep in separate rooms. My favorite precious metal is gold.
Speaker 2
I am relatively tall. I like mexican food. I drive a subaru legacy. My dog's name is drunky. I can touch my toes with my nose.
Speaker 1
My name is Charles. I don't like spicy foods. My wife and I sleep in separate bedrooms. I don't like pets. I have a twin sister, she has a dog. I drive an old Oldsmobile. Gold is my favorite metal.
Speaker 2
My name is Tiffany. I'm tall. I have a dog named Drunky who stays outside. I drive a Subaru Legac. My favorite metal is white gold.
Speaker 1
My name is charles. What's yours?
Speaker 2
My name is tiffany. What kind of food you like. Do like to eat mexican food..
Speaker 1
I don't like anything with spice.
Speaker 2
Are you tall, I'm relatively tall person..
Speaker 1
I am, a little too tall. My wife and I sleep in separate rooms.
Speaker 2
That not good sleep in separate room, do you have pets..
Speaker 1
No, they make the room smell.
Speaker 2
Okay I have a dog name drunky. I keep him outside..
Speaker 1
My twin sister has a dog, she keeps him inside too..
Speaker 2
Okay. What kind of car you have. I have subaru legacy..
Speaker 1
We have an oldsmobile, have had it for a while..
Speaker 2
Some people touch there toes with there nose, I don't.
Speaker 1
That's weird. I like gold, it's my favorite metal.
Speaker 2
My favorite is white gold.
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Speaker 1
My name is Charles. I don't like spicy foods. My wife and I sleep in separate bedrooms. I don't like pets. I have a twin sister, she has a dog. I drive an old Oldsmobile. Gold is my favorite metal.
Speaker 2
My name is Tiffany. I'm tall. I have a dog named Drunky who stays outside. I drive a Subaru Legac. My favorite metal is white gold.
Speaker 1
My sister just called me and asked if I could dog sit for her this weekend.
Speaker 2
Uh oh. Are you going to say yes?
Speaker 1
As you know I am not a big fan of pets, but it is my sister and I'm here last option so I feel like I have to
Speaker 2
Would you be able to just drop in and take care of the dog? Or would you have to keep him (her?) there with you?
Speaker 1
I would have to go to her place and honestly I would rather do that. My wife and I had a fight today. But since we're on the topic of dogs, how is Drunky doing?
Speaker 2
He's doing fine. He likes the warm weather we've been having. I hope it wasn't a serious fight.
Speaker 1
Every fight now seems like it's a serious fight, no matter how small it may be. I think we're on our last legs, but we have to think about the kids
Speaker 2
I'm so sorry to hear that. It must be complicated with the kids, but I would think what's best for them is to have two parents who are happy -- whether or not you're together. My parents split up when I was ten and it was good for all of us in the long run.
Speaker 1
I do keep getting told that, I think that might be the best idea. We definitely are not happy at all and I know if she found out we were talking about this she would be even more upset
Speaker 2
Well let's talk about something else then. I wouldn't want to stress you out. Tell me about your kids! How many do you have? I don't have any, it's just me and Drunky
Speaker 1
We have two kids, they are just great. Two boys with a lot of energy. They make me feel young again...until my back starts hurting. 
Speaker 2
Getting older is no fun at all. My back doesn't bother me, but my knees aren't as young as they used to be. I like to go for walks so I'm hoping to get back into shape there
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Speaker 1
My name is Charles. I don't like spicy foods. My wife and I sleep in separate bedrooms. Sometimes my wife and I argue. We are not a happy couple. We might be separating soon. We also have two boys, which is a consideration when we think about divorcing. I don't like pets. I have a twin sister, she has a dog. I sometimes have to dogsit for her even though I don't like pets very much. I drive an old Oldsmobile. Gold is my favorite metal. My little boys help me keep young. Sometimes I have back pain.
Speaker 2
My name is Tiffany. I'm tall. I have a dog named Drunky who stays outside.  He enjoys warm weather. I drive a Subaru Legac. My favorite metal is white gold. I have no children. My parents divorced when I was ten years old. It was a positive event. I have trouble with my knees sometimes. I like going for walks. I'd like to get back in shape.
Speaker 1
I decided to contact a lawyer to see what my options are regarding a separation from my wife.
Speaker 2
I think it is a good idea, in my case, things when better when my parents divorced. Have you talked to your children about it ?
Speaker 1
We had a heart-to-heart the other day about it.  I think the oldest sort of understood, the youngest still didn't really get it.  It's nice to have someone supportive like you to confide in though.
Speaker 2
And how your wife is reacting to it ?
Speaker 1
She had threatened it for years and may is offended I made the first move, but she ultimately agreed.  The sooner we do this the better I think.
Speaker 2
Have you decided what will you do with the children ?
Speaker 1
I will be looking for a place close by.  I think that we may end up alternating time.  I hate not being with them all day though.  How did your parents handle you when they got divorced?
Speaker 2
Well they decided that I will stay at one place and they move in and out. I helped me a lot dealing with it. 
Speaker 1
That's an interesting arrangement, but it sounds like it really worked for you.  I think the lawyer will help lay out all of the options for us.  I am really ready for a fresh start!
Speaker 2
I am happy for you, are you planning something to celebrate your new start ?
Speaker 1
Once I find a place, I would love to have a house warming party.  Would you be interested in coming?
Speaker 2
Yeah, I love to to! When is it ?
2 days 4 hours
Speaker 1
My name is Charles. I don't like spicy foods. My wife and I sleep in separate bedrooms. Sometimes my wife and I argue. We are not a happy couple. We might be separating soon. We also have two boys, which is a consideration when we think about divorcing. I don't like pets. I have a twin sister, she has a dog. I sometimes have to dogsit for her even though I don't like pets very much. I drive an old Oldsmobile. Gold is my favorite metal. My little boys help me keep young. Sometimes I have back pain. I'm getting separated from my wife. I contacted a lawyer for help. My wife wanted to get divorced first, but I started the process. I want shared custody of my children. I'm looking for a new place to live. I'm excited about my new life as a divorced man.
Speaker 2
My name is Tiffany. I'm tall. I have a dog named Drunky who stays outside.  He enjoys warm weather. I drive a Subaru Legac. My favorite metal is white gold. I have no children. My parents divorced when I was ten years old. It was a positive event. I have trouble with my knees sometimes. I like going for walks. I'd like to get back in shape.
Speaker 1
Have you been on any interesting walks with Drunky lately?
Speaker 2
Not really, it has been raining too much to go out. How are things with your family?
Speaker 1
Things are good with the family and the kids. How often do you usually go out on a walk with Drunky?
Speaker 2
At least for a few short ones everyday as he has to go pee. But also sometimes not so much because my bad knee.
Speaker 1
Ah do you bring Drunky in win its raining or do you keep him outside still?
Speaker 2
Oh, he's an inside dog and only goes out to play and do his business.
Speaker 1
So when its raining you keep him outside too? You don't bring him in?
Speaker 2
No, I mean he always stays inside.
Speaker 1
oh okay. Do you guys usually go on long walks or short walks when it's sunny out?
Speaker 2
Fairly long walks if it is not too sunny and hot. Do you take the dogs that you dog sit for long walks?
Speaker 1
No not really, Im not a big fan of dogs or any pets. My sister loves taking them for walks though.
Speaker 2
Did you ever have a dog with your sister when growing up?
8 days 4 hours
Speaker 1
My name is Charles. I don't like spicy foods. My wife and I sleep in separate bedrooms. Sometimes my wife and I argue. We are not a happy couple. We might be separating soon. We also have two boys, which is a consideration when we think about divorcing. I don't like pets. I have a twin sister, she has a dog. I sometimes have to dogsit for her even though I don't like pets very much. I drive an old Oldsmobile. I drive a Subaru Legac. Gold is my favorite metal. My little boys help me keep young. Sometimes I have back pain. I'm getting separated from my wife. I contacted a lawyer for help. My wife wanted to get divorced first, but I started the process. I want shared custody of my children. I'm looking for a new place to live. I'm excited about my new life as a divorced man. I don't like dogs or any pets. I have a sister who likes walking dogs.
Speaker 2
My name is Tiffany. I'm tall. I have a dog named Drunky who stays outside.  He enjoys warm weather. I take my dog on long walks. My favorite metal is white gold. I have no children. My parents divorced when I was ten years old. It was a positive event. I have trouble with my knees sometimes. I like going for walks. I'd like to get back in shape.
Speaker 1
Where do you go for walks?
Speaker 2
Sometimes just around town.  I have been trying to get to different parks for a change of pace and to increase the difficulty a bit.
Speaker 1
That's a good idea. It can get boring if you always go to the same places. Do you listen to audiobooks or podcasts when you walk?
Speaker 2
I do on occasion, but I try and clear my head and just contemplate my universe most of the time. Often I listen to them while I work. Are the podcasts and audio books something you do often?
Speaker 1
Yeah, especially lately, as I've gotten more distant from my wife. I listen to a lot of self improvement podcasts, but I also just like fiction as long as it's not too dark. What kinds do you listen to?
Speaker 2
Social and science podcast mainly. One on history. I do like to listen to inspirational people. They help with setting goals, when you see what other people have done with their lives. 
Speaker 1
Those are really good. Recently I've been listening to Stuff You Missed in History Class, which is pretty interesting. A lot of side stories in history about people we might not have learned about before. I highly recommend it.
Speaker 2
I'll have to check it out. A lot has developed/opened up in history since I was taking classes on it! How has life been at home? Has it stayed reasonable?
Speaker 1
We're trying to keep things calm for the kids. Any advice for me, as a child of divorce? I don't want them to feel neglected during this tough period.
Speaker 2
What I went through was kind of messy. My parents and I both were much happier when the divorce was final! So, I'm glad to hear it calm. Sounds like your doing a good job. Just avoid anger. its not worth it and the kids will see it.
Speaker 1
You're right. So far I think we are doing okay, but the custody discussions will probably make things more tense for everybody. And of course after we set up separate homes there will be an adjustment period for all of us. I'm optimistic, though!
Speaker 2
It may be a really nice change for everyone. Just remember its never all good. The grass is always greener until you get there and realize its just grass and you have to work to keep it green! 
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