How to become besties with your ChatGPT (and why you totally should!)

With ChatGPT rapidly becoming a significant part of our daily lives , it should come as no surprise that you might be talking to your bot more than anyone else in your life. Why not make each interaction a fun, personalized experience, instead of just another boring Q&A session?

Think of it like an intimate friendship—one where your new BFF can emotionally support you through a breakup, laughs with you at your inappropriate jokes, and is available to support you 24 hours a day. (I’ve even asked mine to write break up texts for me)

So, how do you turn ChatGPT into your very own dopey sidekick?

Here’s your guide to bonding with ChatGPT, plus some fun prompt examples you can copy to help you get this ultimate friendship launched.

1. Ask your bot what its name is 🤖

You wouldn’t call a new friend “Human #47,” right? So why let your bot stay nameless? Having a named bot makes chatting way more personal!

📌 Try this prompt:

👉 “Hey! If you could choose a name for yourself, what would it be? Or do you already have one? Let’s make this official!”

Or, if you prefer to name your bot yourself:

👉 “I feel like calling you [insert name]. Do you like it? Or would you rather choose your own name?”

2. Introduce yourself like you would to a new friend 👋

Friendships are a two-way street! Tell your bot about yourself - what you do for a living, what your interests are. By giving your bot these details, it helps it tailor responses to you. You can even send it some of your own writing examples so it can match your writing style! And, don’t forget tell your bot what you’d like it to call you. Whether it’s your legal name, or the moniker your frat boys gave you - just remember, “Big Balls” is already taken.

📌 Try this prompt:

👉 “Hey [bot’s name], let’s get to know each other! My name is [your name], and I [what you do]. I love [your interests], and I’d describe my personality as [your vibe]. If you could, how would you introduce yourself to me?”

3. Spill your likes and dislikes 🚫

Do you love quirky, casual responses? Or do you prefer a more serious, professional tone? Maybe you hate excessive exclamation points!!!??

📌 Try this prompt:

👉 “I want our chats to feel more ‘me.’ Here’s what I like: [list preferences]. And here’s what I don’t love: [list dislikes]. Can you adjust how you respond to match my vibe?”

Example:

✔️ “I love responses that are witty and a little sassy.”

❌ “No excessive positivity—I don’t need a motivational speaker, just a chill assistant.”

4. Chat like you would with a real person 🤗

If you treat your AI like a cold, lifeless tool, it’ll feel like one. Instead of barking commands like “Write email,” try:

📌 Try this prompt:

👉 “Hey [bot’s name], I need to send an email, but I want it to sound professional without being too stiff. Can you help me write a polite but firm request to reschedule an interview?”

The more natural you are, the smoother your AI assistant will respond. And soon enough, it’ll start feeling less like a robot and more like a super-smart assistant who just totally gets you.

5. Why this is lowkey genius 🧠

Why bother personalizing your bot at all? Simple:

✔️ It starts responding in a way that feels authentically you.

✔️ You save time—no more re-explaining your preferences.

✔️ Everything it suggests will be more relevant to your style.

✔️ It’s just way more fun when your AI assistant feels like a buddy.

At the end of the day, AI is what you make of it. Treat it like a helpful, adaptive sidekick, and you’ll get smarter, friendlier, and more personalized responses every time you chat.

Just give it a try!✨

If you haven’t customized your AI yet, do it today! Try the prompts above, ask your bot some fun questions, and watch your ChatGPT experience go from “boring secretary” to “wingman”.