A woman from Essex says ChatGPT helped her end a relationship after the AI chatbot encouraged her to stop settling for less than she deserved. Jennyfer Jay, 38, revealed that she turned to the chatbot daily during the breakdown of her four-month relationship, using it as both a source of emotional support and a tool to help draft breakup messages. According to Jay, her friends were more forgiving toward her boyfriend’s behavior and encouraged her to give him more chances, but ChatGPT took a different approach. After she explained the situation and how unhappy she felt, the AI reportedly told her she “deserved better” than someone who was not fully committed to the relationship. That advice gave her the confidence to finally walk away. Jay said the chatbot became her “breakup buddy,” helping her process her emotions around the clock and making her feel less alone during the difficult split.

Jay also claimed the experience felt more useful than previous therapy sessions because ChatGPT was always available whenever she needed to talk. She admitted she spent nearly every day for two weeks chatting with the AI as she tried to heal from the breakup. While she acknowledged that some people find it unsettling to rely on artificial intelligence for emotional guidance, she believes it can be helpful if used carefully. She explained that instead of asking the chatbot to act like a friend who simply agrees with everything, she specifically instructed it to respond like a professional relationship counselor. Still, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, warns users that the chatbot should not replace professional mental health support or therapy. Reactions online have been mixed, with some TikTok users calling the trend uncomfortable, while others described AI support as a “lifesaver” during their own painful breakups and emotional struggles.