chat_history: ['A friend of mine took early retirement recently and he and his wife are traveling all over the world.', 'That sounds like so much fun!', "I know - I wish I could do that. They've been to France, Italy, Croatia and Chile so far - I'm sitting in NC!"]
sys_response: I totally get why you feel that way.  Your time will come soon.
situation: My friend took early retirement recently and he and his wife are jetting all over the world, having a wonderful time. I wish I could do that!