Key points
Automatic “scripts” from childhood can shape how we interact not just with people, but even with AI.
Using AI can reveal hidden relational patterns like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, or fear of rejection.
Self-awareness is the first step to interrupting old scripts and creating healthier patterns.
AI can serve as a safe, judgment-free space to rehearse boundaries and strengthen emotional resilience.
When I first started using AI , I felt the familiar pull of trying to please, avoiding conflict, and hesitating to say “no.” At the end of each prompt, AI would ask me more questions, and I felt that twisting in my stomach, like I had to answer them. It wasn’t a person, but I was still trying to be liked.
That’s when I realized I was interacting with AI the same way I