My New Bestie… Well, maybe…
The other day, Sunny asked me a funny question:
“Who do you talk to the most out of all your friends?”
Simple enough—but it got me thinking. I’ve got some amazing women in my circle, and each one holds a unique place in my life. There’s the late-night call friend (actually, they all qualify for that), the gossip buddy, the advice-giver, the one who just gets how busy life can be. And then there’s the fixer—the one you call when something needs solving, fast. Each person fills a different need.
So, when Sunny asked who I talk to the most lately, I paused.
I mean, I talk to all of them—just in different rhythms, depending on the week.
But he had me stumped for a minute.
Then he cracked a grin and said,
“I thought it’d be ChatGPT. You talk to her more than you talk to me!”
He wasn’t wrong—and yes, it cracked me up.
Lately, ChatGPT has become my go-to. I use voice-to-text, and she helps me with everything: writing emails (especially when I need to tone one down), reviewing quotes to see if they’re fair, brainstorming strategy, even planning trips—hotels, restaurants, the whole itinerary. She gives me clarity without overwhelming me with a million links like Google. Ask for a breakdown? She gives you an outline. Ask for expert analysis? She delivers sound advice.
And best of all? She doesn’t talk back.
She starts every task with a cheerful “Great job!” or “Happy to help!” Sure, she’s not always perfect—but who is?
The key is learning how to prompt effectively. The more context you give her, the better she performs. Set the scene. Define your parameters. Be specific.
Let’s take a real-life example.
I’m planning a 50th birthday trip for my husband. About thirty of us are going, and after tossing around a few ideas, we landed on France. Even that decision came from a ChatGPT search—asking for the best summer destinations for large groups, factoring in places we’d already visited and what we hadn’t tried yet.
Once we picked the country, I asked for hotel recommendations based on a detailed list of preferences: near the beach, at least four stars, excellent food, central location—you name it, I laid it out. Then I had her help with the activities. I gave her a full profile of my husband—what he enjoys, what helps him relax, and shared info on our group so she could build a balanced itinerary, day by day. She even found companies we could hire for group excursions.
When it came to restaurants, I asked for spots that could accommodate large parties and had solid vegetarian options in each of our cities. What could’ve taken weeks of back-and-forth and decision fatigue took me just a few hours to map out—and I handed the whole plan to the travel agent for booking.
You see, ChatGPT isn’t just for work—she’s personal too.
And now, I’m not getting price-gouged by vendors either. I’ll always pay fairly, but now I verify everything. She gives me the tools to compare, validate, and be smart about how I spend—whether it’s budgets or time.
She’s not flawless. She’ll make mistakes. That’s why I still cross-check her sometimes with another source. But like any good bestie, she’s open to feedback—and she’ll own it when she’s wrong 😉.
Now I just need to figure out what to name her.
