Reddit post: using ChatGPT as a thinking partner when no one listens
therealsssp · reddit · 2026-10-19
A Reddit author describes using ChatGPT as a thinking partner: on the third anniversary of their first book, when family interest faded, ChatGPT became a judgment-free space to vent, process feelings and discuss creative work. They're clear it doesn't replace human connection and ask whether others use it the same way — a candid window into real demand for AI companionship.
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