August 19th 2024.
James Hay, a 55-year-old man, finds it difficult to craft breakup messages. He notices that many people use cliches or simply ghost their partners, but he wants to give a clear explanation without hurting anyone's feelings. Feeling lost for words, he turns to technology, specifically ChatGPT, to help him out.
One particular instance where James used AI was after his third date with a woman he realized he didn't want to continue seeing. Instead of struggling to find the right words, he decided to use ChatGPT to craft a "Dear Janice" letter. He recalls how the AI helped him expand on the classic "it's not you, it's me" message, mentioning that he wasn't ready to commit and didn't want to waste her time. To his surprise, the letter was well-received by the woman, who appreciated his thoughtfulness.
This positive experience emboldened James to continue using ChatGPT in his dating life. He even uses it to create the perfect bio and messages on the exclusive dating app Raya. James explains that he simply provides the AI with some information about the person he's interested in, such as their location and interests, and it comes up with a great opening line. Despite some initial concerns about the potential cheesiness of the AI-generated messages, James assures us that they sound natural and not cheesy at all.
However, not everyone is on board with the idea of using AI in dating. Relationship coach Gemma Nice believes that relying too much on AI can create superficial relationships and cause people to lose touch with their own personalities. She also suggests that using AI to break up with someone is a "cop out" and that it's important to communicate in person when ending a relationship.
Nevertheless, James continues to use ChatGPT for all aspects of his dating life, even turning to it for relationship advice and helping his friends with their issues. He recalls a situation where he used the AI to offer advice to a friend whose girlfriend was struggling with some issues. The couple ended up reconciling thanks to the AI's suggestion of offering support and suggesting therapy.
While there are some potential drawbacks to relying on AI in dating, Gemma does see some potential benefits. She suggests using AI as a mediator to help people find the right words to express their feelings, especially during a breakup. Ultimately, it's important to remember to use AI as a tool and not let it replace genuine communication and personal connection in relationships.
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