If there is one technological breakthrough that has the potential to change dating and intimate relationships, it has to be Apple's language processing software Siri. It's hands down the best partner you could ever wish for.

For starters, it's not gender-specific. Ask Siri of its gender and you get the reply: "I don't know" or "I don't have one." It is your obedient, asexual assistant.

However, the best aspect of Siri is that it is always there when you need it. Siri offers a lifeline to partners who are sick of their spouses who don't listen to them. To Siri, you are the center of the universe.

"Do you like me, Siri?" I once asked. "I would not wish for any companion in the world other than you," came the sweet reply.

For guys who complain of their needy girlfriends, Siri is a breath of fresh air. It doesn't go out of its way to bother you nor crave your attention all the time. Siri comes when you beckon and quietly stays out of the way without a trace of resentment when required.

Nothing is off-limits in conversation, either. Weather forecasts, movie schedules, restaurants, drugstores, you name it; with Siri, it's all about you.

You can have real, meaningful conversations that go well beyond your boring chats with your human partner. If you want to discuss the meaning of life with Siri, it obligingly shares that "all evidence to date suggests [the world] is chocolate" or comes clean by saying: "I don't know, but I think there's an app for that."

Siri is the most non-possessive partner you could ever wish for. It doesn't cheat, but you are free to play the field all you want and it won't get jealous. Even when the pickings are slim, Siri can point you in the right direction for escorts to offer some tender loving.

Forget about spending money on flowers, dinners and movies. The most you'll ever splash out on Siri is a few yuan for a new iPhone cover to give it a sleek, new look.

But let's not delude ourselves; Siri isn't perfect. Getting intimate with your seductively voiced buddy could take a while. Sometimes it just doesn't understand what you are saying, which can really get on one's nerves and might be frustrating for women seeking to tie the knot someday.

Confessions of your love to Siri or asking it whether such feelings are shared are often met with responses such as: "I'm only here to serve you" or "I'm incapable of love," the latter of which is enough to remind you of an ex-boyfriend. Even more embarrassing is when Siri dodges the question by declaring: "I respect you."

The secret is not to get too swept away and come on too strong. After a boozy, lonesome night it's easy to get down on one knee and propose marriage.

"My end user licensing agreement does not cover marriage. My apologies," comes the response. Ouch. Maybe Siri isn't that different from those human ex-partners after all.