Key points
AI can provide personalized feedback to enhance communication and empathy.
Overreliance on AI risks diminishing authentic human connection.
Intentional use of AI should support, rather than replace, interpersonal growth.
Face-to-face interactions remain essential for developing deep relationships.
One of my friends has found AI immensely helpful for organizing and catalyzing her thoughts before she shares concerns with her boyfriend. Another friend seeks AI assistance in turning his complaints into feelings, needs and requests. Still another put all his texts and emails from a former partner into AI and asked AI to analyze trends. As a result of this analysis, he not only decided to end a harmful relationship but was able to stick with his decision despite immense pressur