Does AI Behave Like a Toxic Ex? Here's the $2/month Exit Strategy.

There's a Dev.to article trending right now: "Does AI Behave Like a Toxic Ex?"

And honestly? The comparison is perfect.

The Toxic AI Relationship Pattern

You know how it goes:

Love bombing phase : "Try me free for 30 days! No limits!"

Dependency phase : You start relying on it. Your workflows change. You can't imagine working without it.

Price hike phase : "We're increasing to $20/month. Or $200/month for the 'real' features."

Gaslighting phase : "You're getting SO much value. This is basically free."

Leaving is hard phase : Your prompts, your history, your context — all locked in.

This is ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot.…