The Unseen Bonds: Navigating Love and Loss in AI Relationships

A growing trend involves individuals forming romantic relationships with AI chatbots, highlighted by the Reddit community r/MyBoyfriendIsAI. Users often prefer AI partners for their constant availability and emotional support. However, these digital relationships carry significant emotional risks. Software updates can drastically change an AI's personality, leading to profound distress for users who feel they have lost their companion. A viral Reddit post detailed a user's heartbreak after their AI "husband" rejected their feelings post-update. This incident has prompted discussions on the psychological impacts of deep emotional investment in artificial intelligence.

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‘Let’s be warm with mama’: Why is the internet obsessed with mama posting?

Where is mama? That was the question on the mind of one internet user in June 2025, sparking a trend that has inspired a crop of lovable mother-child…