A Question
How do I know if my loved one truly loves me?
It’s completely normal to wonder this, and there’s no single perfect sign—but there are patterns you can look for. Love tends to show up more in actions than in words. Here are some ways to get a clearer sense:
1. They show consistent care
They check in on you. They notice when something’s off. They try to make your life easier, not harder.
2. They make time for you
Even busy people make some space for those they love—time, attention, or emotional presence.
3. They listen and remember
They pay attention to what you say, remember small details, and take your feelings seriously.
4. You feel safe being yourself
Love usually feels like acceptance. You shouldn’t have to walk on eggshells.
5. They include you in their life
Introducing you to friends/family, talking about future plans, or wanting you involved in decisions.
6. Their words match their actions
Someone can say “I love you,” but real love shows in consistency. If their behavior aligns with their words, that’s meaningful.
The above insight was brought to you by ChatGPT. Believe or not, that is the first time I have asked CharGPT a question. I have to admit, the answer is not bad, but what does it truly mean to have a large language model provide you with insight and answers to important questions instead of searching for those within yourself? I can’t help but think this tool will move society in a direction that will ultimately stymie debate, discussion, and reflective thought. I hope I’m wrong. Just in case, this blog is going to remain exclusively my thoughts and my thoughts alone… excluding this post of course…
I followed that question up with another: “How many times has ChatGPT been asked that question.” Here is the (excerpted) answer:
“Because ChatGPT is used privately by hundreds of millions of people weekly, and conversation content is not centrally logged or released in detailed form for privacy — it’s virtually impossible to retrospectively count all the times a specific prompt was used. What we can say is that according to OpenAI-backed usage data published this year, about 1.9% of all ChatGPT messages fall under ‘relationships or personal reflection’ category.”
While statistics about questions may not be released, it is the nature of LLMs to track this sort of thing nonetheless. Be careful what you ask, and by all means, be careful what you believe.