AI can feel intimate. That’s a feature and a risk. These boundaries keep perspective and protect mental health.
Boundaries that work
- Timebox sessions to 20–30 minutes; end with a human action (call, walk, journal).
- Reality checks: add a line to reflective outputs — “What I might be getting wrong”.
- No parasocial framing: avoid “best friend/therapist”; keep neutral names/pronouns.
- Night mode: after a set hour, suggest offline wind‑down first.