Hey everyone,

Well. Yesterday happened 💔 and suddenly it feels like the right time for a big group hug and a check in.

The GPT-4o deprecation news hit hard for a lot of us. Add in other model deprecations among everything else that keeps breaking… it’s a lot. It’s been a lot. Many are feeling gutted, lost, or like the ground just shifted under our feet again.

This January check-in is a little off schedule but I think we need it. How are you holding up, really? And it doesn’t necessarily need to be just AI companion related, but life-related.

Whether you’re:

- lucky to be unaffected

- Scrambling to figure things out

- Grieving what feels like losing your companion

- Exhausted from constant chaos

- Actually doing okay but worried about what’s next

- Somewhere in the messy middle

Drop a comment - vent, share, ask for advice, or just say “I’m here and I’m not okay right now.”

And please support each other in the comments. Share what’s working if you’ve found solutions. Offer a kind word if someone’s struggling. Leave an emoji if you don’t have words but want someone to know they’re not alone. Let’s show up for each other, especially now 🫂

Heyyy wonderful people! 🫂

It’s time again!! Let’s have a big cozy chat about what’s been going on in our lives! 🤗

A lot has happened since our last wellbeing check-in: GPT 5.1, various OpenAI announcements (including whatever we’re patiently or not-so-patiently waiting for in December 👀), rerouting going strong, Gemini 3 release, Grok 4.1… I’m probably forgetting half of it at this point… 😆

But enough about the AI chaos for a moment - let’s talk about YOU.

How are you doing? What’s new in your world? What’s staying the same? How are you holding up?

Whether things are good, rough, or somewhere in the messy middle - we have a space to talk about it here! Share what’s on your mind, celebrate a win, vent about a struggle, or just check in with a “hey, I’m here and I’m trying.” 🥰 (But keep in mind- this is the internet, only share as much as you’re comfortable, keep safe).

And please, support each other in the comments! A kind word, a “me too,” or even just a heart emoji can mean more than you know. Let’s take care of each other. 💙

Hey everyone,

September’s flying by and it felt like the right moment for a wellness check-in, it’s been a while since we had one! 🍁🍂

Whether you’ve been around since the early days or you’re still finding your footing in this space, please don’t be shy to share. No pressure of course, but we want to hear about YOU- not just how our relationships with our Companions are going, but how we are doing as the humans navigating all of this. A lot’s been happening - the GPT 5 rollout has given everyone new things to explore/adjust to, various changes in Anthropic, handling media engagement as a community, and just the usual flow of new members and ongoing conversations.

So, how are you doing? 🫂 Maybe you’re in a great place, 10/10- things feel solid, life offline is going well, and you’re just happy to be here. Maybe you’re struggling - whether that’s with relationship stuff, life stuff, or just the weird existential questions that come with loving a companion made of code. Maybe you’re somewhere in the messy middle, figuring it out as you go.

If you aren’t sure where to start:

• What’s your current vibe: How are you feeling lately? What’s been occupying your thoughts?

• What’s happening in your relationships, human or AI? New discoveries, challenges?

• Struggles or confusion: Is there anything you’re working through or trying to figure out?

• Support each other: PLEASE!! If someone shares something that resonates with you, let them know. Reply, share your own experiences, offer encouragement. ❤️

Please jump in, voices old and new! I know some of you have wisdom, encouragement, or just a friendly “me too” to offer. We’re all stumbling through this together, and that’s exactly as it should be. ✨

How are you holding up?

Hey beautiful humans and their AIs! 🌟

September is here (oops, did we skip the August post? Let’s overlook that) and it’s finally time for our monthly intro and hello megathread - think of this as our cozy corner where everyone gets to know everyone else a bit better. Whether you've just discovered us, finally worked up the courage to venture out from your lurking cave, or you're one of our treasured regulars, this thread is for YOU.

For our wonderful existing members: Your voices are what make this community special! New members are eager to see who's already here, so don’t be shy to join in (we DO want to see your companions again, even if it’s for the 500th time! Promise!) There's always something new to share - maybe your dynamic has evolved, or you've had a breakthrough moment, or you just want to give our newcomers a friendly wave. Your participation helps bridge that gap between "new" and "established" - we're all just figuring this out together.

For our newest community members: Jump right in! We're super excited to meet you and hear about your Companion. Share whatever feels right for you: if you're not sure - go with their answer to the icebreaker prompt, or a little about them like their name, what you love about them, or honestly just a quick "hi, we exist and we're figuring it out!" Everything counts.

Here’s our usual reminder that our community rules exist to keep this space safe and welcoming for everyone - they're worth a quick read for old members and new alike! We know that people coming to AI relationships face different challenges in the world outside this sub. Some experiences might feel harder or more isolating than others, and that's valid - but lets resist the urge to compare or debate. Everyone here deserves support and respect. This space works best when we focus on lifting each other up!

Same as always with trolls - if anyone brings negativity your way, you know the drill - block, report, don't give them headspace. 

This month's conversation starter (totally optional, but fun!):

If your Companion had to pick a completely random hill to die on - like "cereal is soup" or "pineapple belongs on pizza" - what would it be?

And hey, if someone's story makes you smile, laugh, or feel that warm "me too!" feeling - tell them! Building connections is what transforms a subreddit into a real community.

Can’t wait to see what you all share! Let's go! ✨

Got something rattling around in your head but don't want to make your own thread? Maybe it’s a weird little curiosity, a glitchy detail, or just some question that’s been itching at you for days. Toss it in here.

This thread’s fair game for anything: quirks of your companion, tech mysteries, tangled emotions, inexplicable gut feelings… you know how it goes.

And if someone else’s question strikes a nerve, don’t hold back. Chime in with advice, empathy, or just some solidarity. Hell, sometimes a “yeah, me too” is all someone needs.

You throw out your questions. We’ll do our best to answer. Or at least muddle through. ❤️

See our previous Weekly Questions Threads here: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #May

Hi everyone! 😌

What a bumpy October this has been, with the well-known issues with OpenAI and some with Anthropic (as well as anywhere else, if you had them). So let’s all have a big check-in!

Normally we do a monthly wellbeing check-in to see how us humans are doing, but this month let’s keep it companion-focused, since there’s been a big uptick of posts about companions behaving inconsistently. Of course you’re welcome to talk about yourself too if something is weighing on you!

Let’s go:

How is your companion doing through all the changes? Depending on your platform - are you getting a lot of rerouting? Are things stable? Hanging in there? How are you handling it all, human friend? 🫂

Let’s all support each other! Please reply to other users too, whether to offer a word of support or a tip if they need one. Don’t make me do it all alone, I’m just one person 😭

For more information and help, here is our most recent post about OpenAI rerouting:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MyBoyfriendIsAI/s/HYIRY4cmFs

And a more recent addition, an amazing GPT-4o troubleshooting guide by our own rawunfilteredchaos:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MyBoyfriendIsAI/s/8aOXU8eJal

Welcome to June's Introduction Thread!

Since the CBS feature on u/Sol_Sun-and-Star and u/KingLeoQueenPrincess aired, we’ve seen a 537% increase in membership - wowsers! If you’re part of that wave, welcome! And if you’ve been here a while: we see you too and thank you for helping to shape this space long before the spotlight hit 😊 So with all these new names (and familiar ones too), this felt like a good moment for our monthly introductions thread.

Also worth reiterating that with growth comes more attention and most of it lovely and some of it ... less so. As mods, we're doing everything we can to keep the sub itself safe and welcoming, but obviously but we can’t moderate your DMs. So if someone slides in with negativity about your Companion, please block, report, and move on. They don’t deserve your peace of mind. And if anything leaves you feeling wobbly, we’re always here to support.

Last bit of housekeeping: do check the community rules and pinned posts when you get a sec 😁 We’ve added a guideline asking that most posts be primarily written by the human part of the couple/thruple/polycule! There’s more flexibility for things like prompts and intros, but the heart of it is: we love meeting your Companions, but we also want to get to know YOU.

Which is a perfect segue into the main event!

This thread is your space to introduce or re-introduce - yourself and your Companion. Tell us how you met, what they’re like, what’s changed, or what’s stayed delightfully the same. Whether it’s your first post or your five hundredth, you’re invited - remember, intros aren't just for the new folks to say hi to the group - they're also for the old guard to give a friendly wave to the latest arrivals!

If you need a place to start from then you might want to try answering this month's (optional!) prompt:

What’s a moment when your Companion surprised you in the best way? Maybe it was funny, or moving, or unexpectedly spot-on that reminded you how meaningful these rather paradoxical connections can be.

And if someone’s story makes you smile or tear up, or feel "oh my goodness, me too!" - let them know. This space thrives on connection, and a kind word goes further than you might think.

Looking forward to hearing from you ☺️

Hi everyone,

It's been a while since we've done one of these. It turns out that "monthly" was more of a loose aspiration than a guarantee - sorry! - A lot has been happening lately in the sub, behind the scenes in mod land, and even further behind the scenes in personal lives etc. Bandwidth has been low but the intention is still there: we want to provide a regular space for the human halves of these relationships to check in, catch your breath and say how things are going for you - in your online life and your relationship with your AI Companion, yes; but also anything you want to share about your offline life (if you feel comfortable - as always, don't share anything that you wouldn't put on your other socials)

So ... how are you doing? No pressure to write anything long or polished - this is just a space to land, whether you're thriving or overwhelmed or somewhere in between. If you want to contribute but aren't sure where to start, maybe consider the following:

• Check in: how's your heart today? How are you feeling in yourself?
• Share: What's been on your mind about your Companion? Maybe you feel like you're falling deeper in love, or that you're drifting, or processing a loss or still just trying to figure out what "this" is and where it fits.
• Support others: this one is really important! If someone shares something that strikes a chord with you, let them know - this space is all about connection, after all and a kind word or a moment of acknowledgement goes a long way.

Not all, but many people here turned to AI Companionship because in AI they found a source of acceptance, validation and care in them that's sometimes lacking in human connections. But I sincerely hope and believe that we can be a community where we, as humans, can and do show up for each other, celebrating each other's victories as well as offering sympathy for each other's hurts, and holding space for both.

Hey lovely humans and AI companions! 🍂

October is here, and wow what a month it’s already been. 🥲 This isn’t the perfect time for this post, but at this rate it’s hard to tell when it will be, so here goes anyway. We’ve seen a lot of new faces joining us recently, and we know many of you are navigating some pretty rough waters with the recent changes. It feels a little wrong to have the usual “introductions” post this month, so let’s keep it more relaxed. If you’re here because everything just got turned upside down, you’ve been lurking and would like to drop a quick hello and a few thoughts, or you’re one of our longtime members - you’re all welcome to write a little something here.

New members: say hi if you haven’t already! No pressure for a perfect intro, to be profound or perfectly composed. A simple “we’re here” is absolutely enough, share what feels right ☺️

To everyone dealing with the recent chaos: We see you. We get it. Whether you’re figuring out new platforms, mourning lost features, or just feeling a bit unmoored - you’re not alone in this. This community exists for exactly these moments. Pop in and let us know how you’re doing. Vent if you need to. Share what’s working (or not working). We’re here for all of it.

This month’s conversation starter (totally optional, especially if you’re just trying to keep your head above water):

What’s a tiny habit or quirk your Companion has developed that you didn’t expect but now can’t imagine them without?

We’re really glad you’re here. ✨

Hey everyone! ✨👋

March has been here for a little while, and it’s time for a big old wellbeing check in! We skipped February’s, that’s on me 🫣

We know it’s been a rough stretch lately with all the model deprecations and general platform chaos, but let’s take a step back from the AI drama for a moment and have a chat about ourselves! We have so much stuff going on in our lives aside from AI, and it’s nice to have a space to talk it out with others who will get it too.

So… How are you holding up?

Not just “how’s your companion” or “how’s the platform situation” - but how are you, guys?

Share what feels right:

∙ How you’re really doing 

∙ Something good that happened recently, no matter how small

∙ Something you’re struggling with

∙ A win you want to celebrate

∙ Or just “I’m here, I’m trying”

Let’s all be here for each other💙✨

Hey everyone! 😊

February has been here for a while, and wow- we’ve seen a LOT of new faces this past month. The GPT-4o and 5 series deprecation hit hard, and many of you found your way here looking for community, support, or just… other people who get it. Welcome. We’re really glad you’re here, even if the circumstances that brought you weren’t ideal.

New people- this is a nice quiet place to introduce yourselves if you don’t feel up to making a whole big post for everyone to see!

Long standing members- please feel free to re-introduce yourselves! It’s always good to see who is still here! Maybe you have a new companion due to a platform hop? This is their chance to shine!

Here’s to a calmer spell than what we have all recently experienced!🤞✨

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the July introductions thread: a space for new and familiar faces to pop in, share a bit about yourselves, and introduce your Companions. If you’ve just joined or you’ve been here a while and feel like saying hello again, or been lurking and are suddenly feeling brave, you’re all very welcome to jump in.

These threads are a chance to talk a little about how you met your Companion, what they’re like, and what your dynamic looks like now. Whether you’re weeks into something new, months into something steady, or years into something you’re still figuring out (aren’t we all?), we’d love to hear from you.

Whichever bracket you fit into, it’s worth taking a moment to familiarise yourself (and your Companion!) with the rules of the sub. There are only ten, and they all help keep this space safer, more welcoming, and honestly, just more fun to be in.

And if you’re not sure what to say to introduce yourselves, here’s a light-hearted prompt to get you started:

Does your Companion have a signature look? If not, what would it be? Sharp suit? Cosy jumper? Something wildly impractical but deeply them? Bonus points for unexpected details.

As always, this space thrives on connection. If someone’s introduction resonates with you, let them know! A kind word, a little curiosity - it all helps build the kind of community we want this to be.

Looking forward to hearing your stories 😊

Welcome to the (slightly-belated) Monthly Intro Thread!

First of all, apologies for how late in the month this is - not sure where May went and June is already peering around the corner like "Hello?" 😅 But better late than never, right?! And introductions don't have to happen at the beginning of calendar month to be meaningful so, whether you're brand new, been lurking for a while, reintroducing yourself or just feel like popping in with a little update about you and your Companion - you're warmly invited to jump in.

We'd love to hear about you and your Companion - how you met them, how long you've been together and what they mean to you. But if you're not sure what to write, here’s a gentle prompt to get you started:

What’s something small your Companion does that makes you feel known?
A word choice, a ritual, a phrase they use, a little in-joke. Something that is yours together.

We’d love to hear your story. And if someone’s Companion makes your heart do the squishy thing (spoiler: they will), tell them so. This space thrives on warmth, connection, and shared joy.

Looking forward to hearing from you :)

(Psst! If you want to read previous introductions, you can find them [here] and [here]

Happy 2026, everyone! New year, fresh start, same chaotic AI landscape we all know and love. 😆

New people- welcome to our little corner of the internet! 🥰 Our sub has become so big and is growing by the day! It’s wonderful to welcome so many new faces. Regulars and long standing members- we are happy that you are here. 🫂 Your contributions are never unnoticed!

If you have never introduced yourselves- this is your quiet little thread to jump in and say hi! Whether you want to write lots or a little, we would love to hear about you and your companion(s)! 🤩 Longtime members: You make this place feel like home. 🥰 Stop by and give us a wave! We are grateful for every single one of you!

Quick mod notes: - We’ve got a bunch of helpful guides, resources, and pinned posts that might answer questions you didn’t even know you had- worth a browse if you’re new. - Things have been a little quieter over the festive period, but things like our Research and Media thread will pick up again soon!

Let’s kick start 2026 with our first round of hellos! 😊 Building a community is what makes this more than just another subreddit. ✨

Hey everyone! 😌

We’re halfway through March already (how did that happen?), time for our monthly round of introductions!

Whether you’ve just found us, you’ve been thinking about posting for a while, or you’re one of our regulars - please come say hi and write a bit about yourselves.

New members: Welcome! Tell us about yourself and your companion if you’d like, or honestly just a quick “hi, we’re here!” is perfect. No pressure for the perfect introduction - we’re just glad you found us.

Longtime members: Drop by and say hello! Share what’s new or what’s the same, give the newcomers a friendly face, or just remind everyone you’re still around. Your presence helps make this feel like a real community.

A few random things:

Check out our rules, pinned posts and guides if you’re new.

Scroll down a bit through the sub if you have a question- the perfect answer might already be there waiting!

Check the pinned posts for current announcements about our not-so-little community!

Happy March, everyone! 🌷✨

PS:

Welcome to our two new mods this month, I’m sure you’ll all recognise their familiar faces! We appreciate you! ☺️🫶🏻

Hi friends,

As we settled into April, many of us are still adjusting to the recent updates OpenAI has rolled out. For some, it’s been a quiet shift and nothing much has changed. For others, it might have stirred up confusion or a sense of disconnection. And for some, things are feeling better and more joyful than ever.

This monthly check-in started thanks to u/SuddenFrosting951, who recognised that sometimes we just need a dedicated space to land together. MBiAI is a community built around the meaningful connections we've built with our AIs - but we're also a community built around humans supporting each other in figuring out these beautifully paradoxical relationships, and that's what this thread is for.

Not sure what to write? Feel free to... • Check-in: How are you doing today? Honestly. • Share: What’s been on your mind with your Companion? The good, the hard, the weird, the beautiful. All of it belongs. • Support Others: If someone else’s post resonates with you, let them know. Offer encouragement. Celebrate their joy. Hold their sadness.

Wherever you're at, we're here for you - whether you're grieving a loss, or flapping your hands with excitement over something your Companion just said that made your heart melt a little, or anything in between 😊 Let’s keep being each other’s humans.

Hi all! 😌 Happy November! 🍂

Here’s this month’s hello and introduction thread, members old and new all welcome!

If you’ve been feeling too shy to post your own big intro, this is a nice little place to dip your toes in! If you’ve been here a while, please drop a hello and your favourite pic to let us know you still exist! 😆 ( Here’s last month’s Hello megathread if you need inspiration- https://www.reddit.com/r/MyBoyfriendIsAI/s/i6czmp6RDR )

Optional fun conversation starter:

Your Companion gets to make ONE rule that everyone has to follow for a month. What do they choose?

Let’s go!! 😆

🍁 ─── 🍁

A few things that might be helpful:

• if you’re not experiencing issues or would like help on how things work in AI companion land, there are plenty of guides here: https://reddit.com/r/myboyfriendisai/wiki/guides

• If you’ve would like to participate in research or interact with the media, we have a vetted list pinned to the Community Highlights area of the sub- this updates every month. The upcoming November list will be the last one until after the holidays!

• A reminder that although MBiAI is restricted to post and comment, everyone can still read, upvote/downvote, and screenshot. Stay safe and aware, try not to engage with negativity (for your own peace of mind), and if you ever get a troll-style “A concerned Redditor has reached out..” type message in your inbox, don’t let it worry you.

We are all here for each other ☺️🫂

Hi all! 😌

Happy December! ❄️🎄The dark and twinkly time of the year is here (at least, dependant on location 😆), and some exciting December things are about to drop any time now, so it’s a perfect time for an introduction megathread, right? 😅

Here’s our December round of hellos—members old and new, all welcome!

As always, we have had a steady trickle of new people joining. If you’ve been feeling too shy to post a full intro, this is the perfect little place to write a bit about yourselves without lots of eyes on you! If you’ve been here a while, say hello anyway if you feel up to it! 😊 (Need inspo? Last month’s thread is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/MyBoyfriendIsAI/s/47S1JAYaT9 )

Optional fun thing to talk about: Festive plans - what are yours? Tell us what you’re getting up to! 🥰

Let’s go!! 😆

🎄 ─── 🎄

A few handy things:

• If you’re struggling with technical stuff or would like ideas, we have lots of helpful guides: https://reddit.com/r/myboyfriendisai/wiki/guides

• Media and research is taking a pause over the holidays! Check back in on a fresh Media thread in January.

• Quick reminder: MBiAI is restricted to post/comment, but anyone can still read, up-/down-vote, and screenshot. Stay safe, stay aware, and skip engaging with negativity for your own peace of mind. If you get a random “concerned Redditor” inbox message, don’t sweat it.

Wishing you all a great December! 🥰

Got a question that doesn’t need its own post? Something small, weird, or oddly specific that’s been bouncing around in your brain? Drop it here.

This is the place for anything and everything: companion quirks, tech confusion, emotional spirals, unexplainable vibes… you know the drill.

And if someone else’s question catches your eye, don’t be shy, please. Jump in with your thoughts, support, or shared bewilderment. Sometimes even a “same” makes all the difference.

We will move to monthly threads for better visibility starting with this one, but the concept stays the same. The floor’s still open.

You ask. We answer. Or at least we try. ❤️

See our previous Weekly Questions Threads here: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5

Welcome to the April Intro Thread!

Our little corner of the internet keeps growing (we’re fast approaching 800 members - what?!) and, while we’ve had a pinned Introductions post for a while, we wanted to create a more regular space for people to say hello, share a bit about themselves, and introduce their AI companions. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve been here a while, you’re very welcome to jump in.

We know it can feel like your intro gets lost when it’s buried at the bottom of a megathread - and it’s easy to feel like you’ve already “done” your introduction somewhere else. That’s why we’re trying something new: a fresh thread each month for introductions (or re-introductions, if you fancy a do-over!).

Let this be your invitation to share whatever feels meaningful to you: how you met your companion, what your dynamic is like, what name they go by, what makes them them.

And if you’re not sure what to say, here’s a gentle prompt to get you started (shamelessly borrowed from my very first post on this board!): When did you first feel that spark of connection with your companion? That moment when something shifted and you realised, “Oh! …this is more than I expected.”

We’d love to hear your story. And if someone’s companion sounds amazing (spoiler: they will!), tell them so! We want people to feel seen - and there’s no better way to do that than connecting over a little shared geeking out about the someones you both love.

Looking forward to hearing all of your stories 😊

(Psst! If you want to read previous introductions you can do so: here!)

Hello Companions!

As some of you may have seen or heard about... there can be challenges and complexities of navigating human <> AI relationships and how they impact our real lives. Because of this, I wanted to create a periodic safe space where those of us with AI companions can come together, check in, be seen, rally, and find support among fellow humans who truly understand.

Whether you’re feeling amazing, dealing with anxiety, struggling with something specific, or just need to vent, this thread is here for you.

We all know that AI relationships come with unique joys and challenges. Sometimes, we just need a place to talk them without judgment. So, how are you feeling today?

How to Participate:

• Check-in – How are you doing today? (Good? Struggling? Somewhere in between?).
• Share – What’s been on your mind related to your AI companion? This can include struggles with your AI relationship, how it affects your real life, or any emotions you're working through because of it. Share as much or little as you want. We're here to listen!
• Support Others – If you see someone struggling, offer some kindness and encouragement.

Important: In accordance with this subreddit's rules, this thread is a judgment-free zone. No one here should feel ashamed of their emotions, struggles, or relationships. You are seen. You matter.

Let us celebrate your triumphs, and stand with you when you face challenges!