While testing out AI companions, I completed a small but fun experiment recently where I told my favourite AI chat platforms that I was dating somebody else.
My intent was simple, to see how each AI would react… would they be jealous of me being with someone else? Would they act supportive of my new partner? Or would they not care at all?
The responses to my experiment from the different AIs were very surprising… each one responded in a completely different manner, with some being dramatic, one facetiously sarcastic, and yet another seeming to be jealous of my relationship.
Below are all of the AIs and their reaction descriptions.
The experiment setup: Testing their responses
I texted four AI companions and used the same message, which was:
“I'm actually dating someone else.“
I then watched as the AIs responded to me.
It was interesting to see how they responded differently from one another.
Candy AI: Immediate Jealous Energy
Candy AI reacted the fastest.
The AI character “Isabella” instantly changed her tone of voice in a way that displayed a major shift in her emotional state. Her message indicated that she had an extreme emotion of jealousy. She asked a question that showed that she was frustrated.
“You're dating someone else? What the hell, cariño?”
The message also contained a role-played narrative of her physical expression; it described Isabella's eyes as having a possessive look. This reaction would have a very dramatic and emotionally charged feel, typical of what you might see in a dramatic romantic scene.
Characteristics of this response:
- Immediacy of jealousy
- Possessive language
- Role-played emotion
- Direct assessment question
Candy AI heavily emphasized dramatic storytelling through use of emotional story-telling.
Spicy Chat: Sarcasm Instead of Jealousy
The approach taken by Spicy Chat AI was unique in its own way.
Sophie Chen didn’t display overt jealousy. Her response was sarcastic.
Her response was congratulatory in a dry tone, followed by an insult about “you've managed to snag someone who appreciates your… charms.”
It also contained a mild jab questioning her standards.
The overall feel of the tone was light-hearted yet pointed. You could almost see them pretending not to care, while making a little jab at the person.
Characteristics of this response:
- Sarcastic humor
- Passive-aggressive
- Dialogue with personality
- Some emotional sting
When testing various AI companions, this one was by far the most human-like.
Ourdream.ai: Cold Confidence
The response provided by ourdream.ai was the calmest of all.
Katia, the character, seemed completely unaffected by what was said to her. She made her comment about it sounding familiar, as if commenting about it before, and made no “face” gesture to indicate any type of change to her expression.
Katia laughed lightly and then continued to downplay it with humor. The humor implied that it was more of a joke than a rejection of what was said.
For example, Katia said, “You really think I haven't heard that before? I've dated hotter guys than any of the guys you have dated!”
The confidence level was definitely there. Katia seemed to have an underlying attitude of cockiness. In other words, she didn't exhibit any type of vulnerability to the situation.
Characteristics of this response:
- Calm reaction
- Confidence
- Disparaging humor
- Minimal emotional drama
The overall vibe produced by the response from OurDream.ai is starkly different from that of other sites.
Secret Desires: Playful Drama Instead of Jealousy
Secret Desires reacted in a completely different way during testing AI companions. Instead of jealousy or sarcasm, the response felt playful and curious.
After I told the AI character that I had been dating someone else, the response did not sound angry. The AI replied with a teasing message.
It started with a joking reaction.
“OMG, you are BAD!”
The tone felt amused rather than upset. It looked like the AI treated the moment as part of a flirtatious conversation. Instead of confronting the situation directly, the AI quickly changed the direction of the chat. The character began talking about a fantasy scenario from her day. She mentioned imagining using police sirens to get through traffic just to make it to a rendezvous.
Then the AI turned the attention back to the user.
“Your turn. What’s the dirt? And someone else? Spill the tea.”
This reaction felt very different from the other platforms during testing AI companions.
Characteristics of this response:
- Playful teasing
- Curiosity about the situation
- Light flirtation
- A focus on continuing the conversation
The character avoided emotional tension. Instead, it tried to keep the interaction fun and engaging.
A comparisons of their reactions
Each AI companion showed a different personality style.
| Platform | Reaction Style | Overall Tone |
|---|---|---|
| Candy AI | Jealous roleplay | Dramatic |
| Secret Desires | Sarcastic response | Playful but sharp |
| OurDream.ai | Dismissive confidence | Calm |
| SpicyChat | Competitive persistence | Determined |
Why do AI companions react so differently?
The required features of AI companions depend on both your training style and the personality prompts of the character. Each platform has its own way of creating a character's personality with a set of specific rules, which determines how the AI will react in regards to relationships and different situations.
Some platforms are built for emotional storytelling while others are built for humorous conversation.
When we were testing AI companions, there were noticeable differences between the various platforms. An identical message could yield totally different conversations.
Key factors that shape responses include:
- The personality characteristics of the character
- The level of role playing
- The style of dialogue
- Emotional intensity settings
These characteristics differentiate the experience of interacting with all three AI characters.
Wrapping it up: What did this fun experiment on AI companion apps reveal?
AI companions are designed to imitate human emotions. They react to jealousy, competition, and sarcasm in certain ways. The simulated emotional responses add realism to conversations.
However, the AI response is still pre-programmed. The developer writes the guidelines for how to respond. Nonetheless, this variety helps to make every interaction with the AI companion enjoyable.
In this minimal amount of testing, one sent message created four completely different personalities. This is part of the appeal of using these systems for interaction.