The context of the following conversation is Lee and his wife have been not doing so well for some time financially and marriage wise.:
Lee says I don't know if my marriage is going to make it. We're having too many problems..
The friend responds Do you want to talk about it?.
Lee responds We're having a lot of problems financially and can't seem to deal with it because we're having so many other marriage problems..
The friend responds Sit down and talk. Get everything out in the open. That's what works for me..
Lee responds I've tried to do that but I'll try again..