With some people increasingly turning to AI chatbots for help with relationships, whether it's asking for reassurance or seeking tips on repair, you might be wondering if it's the right approach for you."It's appealing from the point of view that it's immediate," says Kelly Gough, president of the Australian Psychological Society."If a client wants to talk to me at 2am, they can't It's a fancy way of saying whatever we interact with, we layer on human characteristics — the same way we see faces in clouds."While it might feel like chatbots are supporting you, Dr Gough warns it's "not a good substitute" for a professional's advice.For example, recent research from Monash University argues that such "digital companions" could increase social isolation.Dr Gough's main concerns around using AI chatbots for relationship advice are quality control, safety, and privacy.Psychologists have regulations and laws to protect clients."We're held to very high standards in terms of professional ethics — you don't have any of that with AI," Dr Gough says.For example, AI may not be able to spot signs of coercive control."[AI] is not going to notice or call it out in a way a friend or therapist would," Dr Gough says."It won't question or push you on how you frame questions