When You Want · Volume 04 · Printed companion
When You Want Better Relationships
You are in the right place. This is the companion page printed in the book: whenseries.com/companion/want-04/.
For words that come out as criticism, friendships you want without keeping a tally, and disagreements that need one useful next step. Better relationships can start smaller than fixing everything.
Use the prompt in the book
Choose a chapter and a prompt title that fit today. The numbers on this page match the book.
Type the starting prompt into a text chat. Replace the square brackets with your own context. Leave out names, identifying details and private documents.
Choose a follow-up, correct an assumption, or ask for a smaller step. Stop when the conversation has done enough.
Lines worth keeping nearby:
- Ask me one question at a time.
- That is too general. Use the details I have given you.
- You are assuming something I have not said. Check with me first.
The book is complete on its own. All 64 conversations, follow-ups and stopping points are in the printed pages. This public page helps you use them. It does not stand in for the book.
Chapters in this book
- 01Work out what needs attention
- 02Say what you actually mean
- 03Handle disagreement with more care
- 04Respect limits and consent
- 05Give friendships room to grow
- 06Build closeness without assumptions
- 07Navigate the people around you
- 08Keep the useful changes going
Keep the choices yours
An exercise cannot know another person's motives or decide the future of a relationship. If you are not safe, use human support rather than a script.
These exercises support reflection and practical planning. They do not provide diagnosis, therapy, or individual legal, financial or medical advice. An AI can misunderstand, invent details or agree too readily. You can reject its suggestions. If there is immediate danger, or you feel unable to keep yourself safe, contact your local emergency or health service. In the UK, call 999 in an emergency. A prompt is not emergency support.
Public sources
These are independent organisations. They are not part of the When series, and a page here is not personal advice.
- Relate
Relationship support from Relate. An exercise is not relationship counselling.
- NHS: help for domestic abuse
Public NHS page if you are not safe at home or in a relationship.
Text and artwork were developed with AI assistance. Editorial responsibility remains with Shane Stanford. The series is independently produced and is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenAI.