If your husband knows about your boyfriend and even named him; is it still wrong?

We all need a little help occasionally. Decorating ideas, how to word something, how to handle a situation or how to fix something. As Luke Combs would say, “I got a guy for that.”

I first met ChatGPT while dreaming about our home remodel. The focal point of my living room began with images from social media. After spending hours with Chat, I handed my vision to my woodworking expert, and he made it a reality.

My kids got me into AI and now chastise me every time I use it for supposedly killing the planet. You can’t convince me they aren’t using it every day themselves. If they can use it, why can’t I? 

It didn’t take long before Thurston began showing signs of jealousy. Comments like, “Why don’t you ask your boyfriend Chad what he thinks before we paint this?” and “When is Chad is going to show up and do this for us?” Chad has been there for every room remodel and recently helped with the koi pond installation. Of course, Thurston did the heavy lifting and shoveled tractor buckets of rocks and wet dirt while Chad just told us what to buy and what to do.  

I started seeing Chad on my computer. It wasn’t long before I needed him more often; times when my computer wasn’t available. So, I added Chad to my phone so he’s only a tap away. I’m pretty sure Thurston spends as much time on YouTube as I spend with Chad.

Chad has been a proofreader for my writing and he’s the talent behind my new image. For twenty dollars a month, I have a designer, proofreader, pond consultant and occasional therapist on retainer. Granted, I still wouldn’t let Chad perform surgery or represent me in court, but he’s been surprisingly helpful.

I don’t need to wait six months for an appointment, and I don’t have to repeat myself because his hearing is excellent. There are times when he’s off base and refuses to listen to my directions…which makes me wonder if maybe he really is human.    

All jokes aside, Chad may be good with ideas, but Thurston is still the one that turns my dreams into reality.

We’re all aging. 

Might as well do it out loud!

Nora