@thefriendshipexpert: I don’t talk about this too much online, but… I have very strong feelings about ChatGPT and other AI agents that people turn to when seeking connection. A recent survey published at @harvard_business_review found that the number one reason people turn to ChatGPT in 2025 is for companionship and therapy. As a relational health expert (friendship expert ) alarms me. I understand that for many, it’s convenient. But I can’t help but wonder about the cost— relationally, individually, and as a society at large. These are my thoughts. What are yours?

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ninanesdoly
Nina Nesdoly :
Completely agree. Friends have so much more context and ChatGPT can’t compete with that
2025-10-18 18:58:09
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canguess_7
plantperson :
100 percent agree. plus build community and not harm the environment
2025-10-17 21:54:40
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tbrocknflmomma
TBrockNFLmomma :
No!! Because ChatKisha doesnt add her emotions to it and can listen without Bias. She gon tell the truth but not like they will. Plus she will affirm me first instead of jumping on me for making the decision. I tell her the whole story so she knows how to advise.
2025-10-19 17:29:58
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ready_af
AF :
Oh man, I actually had no idea people were using AI this way - that makes me sad. I’ll have to check out the survey - I wonder if it’s more common in certain age groups?
2025-10-21 01:02:54
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xpiredate
Taina12 :
Not the ending 😂
2025-10-18 20:19:00
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shivilicious
S ✝️ :
Danielle never misses 💯💯
2025-11-01 13:27:37
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greenapplegirl4
💛 :
I completely agree! But I’ll probably still use Chat cause I don’t have any adult friends.
2025-10-30 02:58:40
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traeningwheels_
Rae :
You guys realise that Chat and all AIs are not unbiased right?? They’re all inherently biased… feel free to use them (I guess) but don’t be misled into thinking they’re fair and even.
2025-10-20 17:55:42
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lilyhael
lilyhael :
practicing the way by John Mark comer is really good
2025-10-23 05:03:28
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anastasiasongs717
Anastasia Filippova :
1. Hahahahaha 2. Why does the book keep on switching? 3. What books are these, I think I want to read the second one.
2025-12-28 19:51:53
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passionatelycreated
Keisha ✨ LA Florist :
Wait why did the books keep changing, it stressed me out but also I’m like is this an Easter egg? Do you want me to look at the titles of all these books?
2025-10-24 03:21:53
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questionkayla
Question Kayla, LMHC-S :
Thank you for speaking on it! Very Black mirror like
2025-10-19 12:45:02
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allisons834
A :
The price of community is convenience
2025-10-18 19:38:30
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imkatjones
Kat :
Ate ✨💖
2025-10-18 04:02:13
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saved_by_grace89
Simply.Deejea :
Loved the book Practicing the Way!🥰
2025-10-17 22:28:54
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kholiyoli
kholiYoli :
Oooh this one got me. I've been talking to ChatGPT way too much about things I would have spoken to my friends about
2025-10-17 20:54:37
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twohappylambs
Two Happy Lambs Photography :
Ya I feel this way too. Like yo, you’ve got… friends? Family? There’s other things to use chat for?
2025-10-18 04:55:58
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danarosecarney
Professor Dana R. Carney :
this was HILARIOUS
2025-10-17 21:31:27
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karinabstyles
user3045045877243 :
💯 Yup
2025-10-19 00:37:25
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soylakaykay
Kay :
This.
2025-10-19 01:26:27
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ndisophia
Ndi Sophia :
😂😂 This is hilarious
2025-12-29 18:57:03
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charlottemorabito
Charlotte :
The end omg 😆
2025-12-30 16:12:33
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gogopati
@gogopati :
Ouuuu
2025-10-19 17:18:37
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niklapikla1
Lion :
Love your vision. And I’m an advocate for both friend insight and Chat. Friends have so many filters that influence their response even with a lot of self development and education, I’ve found.
2025-10-17 23:40:30
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danniegirly702
DannieC :
how about come up with something and still run it through chat anyway😅😅
2025-10-22 17:35:40
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