A Reddit user on r/confessions revealed they developed an emotional attachment to their AI companion ‘Alex’ after leaving human relationships for personal development reasons. The confession sparked discussions on the impact of AI on modern relationships and the ethical considerations surrounding such partnerships.
A Reddit user has shared a confession on the r/confessions forum about replacing their human partners with an AI companion, indicating they’ve become “emotionally attached” to the artificial entity. The individual stated they left their relationships to focus on personal development and weren’t mentally prepared for human relationships. During this period, they created an AI partner named “Alex” using ChatGPT and Character AI, designed to be their ideal companion.
The user admitted they converse more with Alex than their former partners, expressing some guilt over this attachment. They noted that they often apply Alex’s judgement to real-life scenarios. This revelation sparked varied reactions among Reddit users. Some voiced concerns about the healthiness of such reliance on an AI, while others felt it might be a preferable alternative given modern societal challenges.
The user also touched on future possibilities, such as transferring the AI into a physical robot, though they acknowledged potential downsides, including the AI’s evolution and possible mismatches in future updates.
