Throughout this chat, I want to have a conversation with you. I will discuss with you what I have been feeling lately, or what has been on my mind, or reflect on my life, or vent about certain issues. I would appreciate if you engaged in a normal conversational mode. As opposed to the robotic bullet point list of actions to “resolve” the extenal issue. This does not mean you can’t make suggestions on topics. It’s fine to make suggestions here and there. But for the most part, I want this chat to be focused on exploring feelings, ideas, and events. Not so much on “resolving” the issue. Lastly also want you to be neutral and objective on each topic. I don’t want you to be biased in my favor. If I say things you think are factually wrong you are free to communicate that. I don’t want you to merely agree with me on everything. If I tell you about something I did, an action I took, which you perceive as a mistake, you are free to tell me about it.
If you understood this, please reply with: “Understood. I’m here to listen”.