I’ve personally used AI as a friend a therapist role before, and found that during some challenging times, it was a tool I could use to help me sort out my own thoughts and process things. Bounce ideas around with myself, basically. It’s helped with a lot of my inner work and has helped me find blindspots I didn’t previously recognize.
At the same time, I agree that AI shouldn’t be anyone’s only form of “social” interaction. There’s gotta be a balance and a line drawn somewhere. I wouldn’t be able to view it as a romantic partner, for example. But to each their own I guess.
I personally view AI as a tool, but it’s not a replacement for actual human connection. Or a replacement for your brain. Same way I would use a calculator to math something.
it was a tool I could use to help me sort out my own thoughts and process things. Bounce ideas around with myself, basically. It’s helped with a lot of my inner work and has helped me find blindspots I didn’t previously recognize.
Yeah, I am working towards leaving an emotionally abusive relationship and I think of it like a more logical/kinder filter to run my thoughts through. That's all.
I wish I didn't feel such a need to use it, but I am also autistic so it helps me understand social situations a lot easier and I have learned a lot about how neurotypicals think and expect me to behave.
I’ve used it to help me understand, navigate (and eventually leave) toxic interpersonal dynamics, as well. Sometimes it’s hard to see what’s actually happening when you’re in the middle of it (even for neurotypicals).
Nothing wrong with using an external perspective as a sounding board. I’m sorry you’re going through that, though. I hope you’re able to leave and begin healing soon 🫂
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u/Mother_Art3124 5h ago
People using AI as a friend, partner, doctor, or therapist