A new car is like a new girlfriend

I have owned my present car for almost a year now, and it still feels like a new romance.

It is good-looking, smart, responsive… and much trendier than my previous vehicle. It sports of course a sophisticated navigation system, with multiple icons… but they are not always straightforward.

Relationships are notoriously tricky, and a smart guy should learn quickly what button to push to please his new girlfriend. But unfortunately, it looks like I am not that clever, and I am still a little overwhelmed by all those buttons.

So, being kind of nerdy, I turned to ChatGPT for advice and asked “What is the best way to deal with a new girlfriend?”And this is what my technical mentor suggested:

1. Communication is key: The most important aspect of any relationship is communication. Talk to your girlfriend openly and honestly about your feelings, expectations, and concerns. Listen to her as well and try to understand her perspective.
2. Be yourself: Don’t try to be someone you’re not just to impress your girlfriend. Be true to yourself and let her get to know the real you.
3. Respect her boundaries: Everyone has their boundaries, so make sure to respect your girlfriend’s. If she’s not comfortable with something, don’t push her.
4. Be supportive: Show your girlfriend that you care about her and her goals. Be there to support her in her endeavors and help her when she needs it.
5. Have fun: Enjoy spending time with your girlfriend and create happy memories together. Do things you both enjoy and try new things together.

OK, got it. Thank you ChatGPT; I will talk, listen, and respect my car’s boundaries. I will be supportive (give it as much gas or care as it wants) and always try to have fun with it.

In retrospect, the main difference between a new car and a new girlfriend is that, although being extremely smart and knowledgeable, a new car will never quarrel with you. This is probably why it is called a “smart” car. It might sulk and refuse to do something, but it will never lose its cool or hold a grudge.

I, on the other hand, can ask my car (always politely of course) to repeat a task, and it will always respond positively. And unlike a new girlfriend, my car will always remain well-disposed towards me.

In closing, I want to thank ChatGPT for its wise suggestions, and I will try my best to keep this romance going for a long time.

Thank you for your attention.

Alain