October 19th 2024.
Have you ever been in a heated argument and struggled to find the right words to express yourself? It can be frustrating and overwhelming, especially when emotions are running high. But fear not, because there's a new solution that one man has shared after his girlfriend started using an AI chatbot called ChatGPT to gain the upper hand in their fights.
According to the original poster on Reddit, his girlfriend of eight months has been turning to ChatGPT for help whenever they argue. Sometimes, she even asks for its help while they are in the same room. Her responses are carefully crafted and dissect everything he says, leaving him feeling outmatched.
The man, who is 25 years old, admits that it feels unfair and like being ambushed by an artificially-intelligent argument. He has expressed his discomfort to her multiple times, but she has not changed her approach. In fact, she has doubled down and used ChatGPT's responses as ammunition, saying things like "ChatGPT says you're insecure" or "ChatGPT says you don't have the emotional bandwidth to understand me."
Naturally, the original poster is confused. Is he wrong for asking her to stop using AI in their arguments? Or is it reasonable to want to resolve conflicts without ChatGPT's input? Some commenters thought using ChatGPT was clever and even encouraged the original poster to use it as well.
One person suggested responding with ChatGPT until she gets the point, while another recommended discussing her actions with ChatGPT from his perspective to show her how biased and unproductive it can be. On the other hand, some people saw the girlfriend's behavior as a red flag and questioned whether relying on AI for relationship communication was healthy.
But let's not forget that AI can also be used in more intimate interactions, like sexting. A Metro writer previously experimented with sexting an AI chatbot called Bloom and found the experience surprisingly immersive. However, she also noticed that the emotional connection was not there because she knew the AI conversation would never come to fruition.
In fact, when consulted about the original post, an AI bot responded with, "You're not the asshole for asking her to stop. AI shouldn't replace genuine, human conversations that require empathy and emotional intelligence." It also pointed out that ChatGPT's responses are heavily influenced by how prompts are framed and can be one-sided, making it an unfair mediator.
Instead of consulting AI, we turned to a real-life relationship expert, Annabelle Knight, for advice on how to argue effectively without any third-party involvement. According to Dr. Lalitaa Suglani, an expert psychologist for eharmony, emotions are natural, but they should be expressed without resorting to insults or hurtful behavior. Instead, the focus should be on finding a solution that works for both partners, not on winning the fight.
Dr. Suglani also recommends having honest conversations about household disagreements and understanding each other's preferences. Transparency and budgeting can also prevent stress and fights in money-related situations. And when it comes to making small decisions, like what to eat or watch, taking turns or creating a system where both partners have a say can prevent conflicts from escalating.
However, if every argument feels like it's going in circles or if one partner constantly feels unheard or invalidated, it may be a sign of deeper incompatibility. In that case, seeking professional help or reevaluating the relationship may be necessary.
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