A Couple Argues Over Housework, Apologies and Feeling Understood

I'm sorry. I'll do things properly. Even after saying all this, does it still not get through?

Do you really mean that? I want you to compare them. Just the actual physical time it takes.

That's why I'm doing it without complaining, aren't I?

But you are complaining. Like, "I'm working so hard." I know you're working hard, but right now, we're supposed to share the housework. We agreed to do it when we can, right?

I understand. I'll be careful. It's not about "being careful."

I'll fix it. I'm sorry. You're just saying that, but you're not actually empathizing with me right now, are you?

I am empathizing. I'm sorry. What do you mean?

I'm sorry for making things hard for you. For dragging you around with my emotions.

Do you really mean that? Wait, aren't you asking me, "Why do you think that?"

I'm just asking. I'm asking because it's not getting through in that sense. I'm not saying this to hurt you.

But I am saying it because I really think so.

That's why, when you say things like "aren't I?" and so on, I'm telling you I don't understand anymore, which is why I'm asking.

So if I don't understand, should I just accept everything you say and swallow my words from now on?

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I do mean it. Truly. For dragging you around with all my emotions.

I'm not independent, both in my work and my private life.

Leaving everything to you... Even though you pay for the rent and everything, I can't do anything. I'm sorry.

I'll do things properly. Even after saying all this, does it still not get through?

Yeah, but if you say it like that, it makes it sound like I'm cornering you. That's really unfair of you, honestly.