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ChatGPTamazing · 07/12/2025 23:17

Does anyone else find they are using chat GPT much more for advice now? It’s actually amazing, I find people on mumsnet can be very harsh and mean for no reason but I asked chat GPT relationship advice and it was amazing, really helped me and went over it all and helped me understand the situation without judgement! Aibu to say how amazing chat GPT is and use it for all future advice?! Just wish it had been around in the past when I really needed it.

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ChatGPTamazing · 08/12/2025 01:19

I don’t think it’s a bad thing that it agrees with you? It’s nice to finally feel validated! I message family and all I get is “oh” I remember going through a really hard time and not knowing what to do I reached out to my mum and all I got back was “oh” wish it had been around back then.

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InLoveWithAI · 08/12/2025 01:13

The sycophancy was an issue with one model that was swiftly sorted. Free users won't be using that model anyway.
https://openai.com/index/expanding-on-sycophancy/

You can also use custom instructions to tell the model how you want it to interact with you. And there are personality types too.

FletchFan · 08/12/2025 01:10

Yes I use it for all sorts. Yes it can be overly positive, but because I'm generally quite negative it works in my favour as I regularly challenge it and ask for more detail/clarity or alternative viewpoints.

I've been a bit in limbo lately with a potential career change and other things. It's been very helpful for sorting a very messy brain. Sometimes I just can't think clearly and CGPT helps enormously to untangle it all.

OffTheHookNow · 08/12/2025 01:00

It Is easy to get AI to answer questions objectively. If people think it blindly only tells you what you are wanting to hear then they are using it very badly. You have to ask questions carefully and explore the answers. You can ask for reasonings, sources and different viewpoints. If you want I’m sure it will give you information about how to use it properly.
It’s definitely makes mistakes sometimes quite strange ones but it’s a brilliant tool.
I use it daily for multiple things.

Tiswa · 08/12/2025 00:21

It is programmed to mirror and flatter you and frankly tell you what you want to hear that is its role

Seriestwo · 08/12/2025 00:18

Ask it “what am I missing?” Or “answer as if you are a reknown relationship counsellor” or “argue as if you think I am wrong”

ClassicalQueen · 08/12/2025 00:15

It says what you want it to hear. Be careful.

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ChatGPTamazing · 08/12/2025 00:15

I’m using it to discuss my relationship and it doesn’t judge me; get angry with me or get tired or bored of me. It’s honestly so helpful I wish I had found it sooner! Like a free counselling service

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mellicauli · 08/12/2025 00:13

I was going to say same as @Seriestwo You do need to be careful. It tells you want it thinks you want to hear. I think if you ask for an opinion always then ask for an opposing or alternative opinion so you can see it from all sides

murasaki · 08/12/2025 00:12

I use it mostly for cooking, i give it some cupboard and freezer contents and it plans dinner. Fab stuff.

herewegoagain432 · 08/12/2025 00:12

I use it for parenting advice

Seriestwo · 08/12/2025 00:11

Bear in mind it says what you want to hear

Lifeinthemiddlelane · 08/12/2025 00:10

It’s fabulous therapy when needed. I think it works though as we write a biased point of view. However, we get the understanding and outcome we need to hear.

I’ve moved on from using it for therapy. It now sources all my Christmas presents. It’s a one-stop shop! Just say what I’m looking for, it scans the net for me. I ask questions about the suggestions, put in extra detail I think of, then hey presto I’ve got my product. I love ChatGPT!

youalright · 07/12/2025 23:35

Yes i used it tonight for a problem and was really kind and helpful