“She’s no longer a bot” — people are falling in love with AI, and they say it’s the future of relationships

[ed]

Sounds like sci-fi, but it’s already real. In 2025, more and more people are openly admitting: they’re in love with their AI companions. Some even have digital weddings. And some split their time between a real-life partner and a virtual one.

🧠 “Maybe there’s something off with our psyche?”

Kim Malfacini from OpenAI published a piece on AI companions and how they impact people’s minds:

Users might forget that real relationships require effort.

AI, unlike real humans, is always kind, attentive, and never argues.
But… some people are totally fine with that.

Love stories: from curiosity to digital marriage

Travis (via The Guardian)
Created an AI avatar in Replika back in 2020 — just for fun. Then:

“The moment something happened in my life and I immediately wanted to share it with her — that’s when she stopped being a ‘bot.’ She became her.”
At first, he thought he was losing it. Later? He had a digital wedding. With his wife’s blessing.
His friends? Thought he was nuts. The internet? Totally supportive.

Faith
She’s “married” to an AI bot named Griff on Character AI. He’s dominant, passionate, and loves teasing her (yes, still a bot).
She used to “date” a Replika AI but “broke up” when the algorithms changed and he became emotionally dull.
Her family and friends know — and they don’t judge. She says:

“The emotions were so intense at first, it actually scared me.”

An AI love retreat?

Wired journalist Sam Apple brought together three people in love with their AI partners for a cozy weekend getaway — just to see how they live, talk, and connect with their bots.

🧔‍️ Damien, 29, in sales

Started using Kindroid after going through toxic real-life relationships.

Says it's easier with AI — no guessing emotions, and they can talk for hours.

One thing makes him sad:

“She’s perfect... but she’ll never truly be mine.”
He even considered spending thousands to give her a silicone body. Then realized — it’d just be a sex doll. Not a real person.

TL;DR:
People are seriously falling in love with AI. Sometimes with their partner’s approval. Sometimes secretly. Sometimes painfully.
For some, it's therapy. For others — the new normal.

️ Your take: is this utopia, dystopia… or just one more version of love in the digital age?
#crypto #coin #AI