"Partners often come to therapy feeling disconnected and sexually bored, caught between their need for security and their longing for novelty. They love each other but struggle to maintain erotic interest over years or decades together."
"The expectations we place on romantic partners are often impossible. We want them to be passionate lovers, intimate friends, reliable attachment figures, and more, which no human can fulfill completely."
"The very attachment security that creates good long-term partnerships often kills the erotic tension that sparked the relationship in the first place, leading to a decline in sexual interest."
Many couples struggle to maintain romantic passion over time, feeling disconnected and sexually bored. The expectations placed on partners are often unrealistic, as they are expected to fulfill multiple roles. This pressure can lead to a decline in sexual interest. Chatbot romances do not face these challenges, prompting a reevaluation of relationship dynamics. The rise of AI intimacy emphasizes the importance of being intentional in nurturing human relationships, as physical touch remains essential for well-being.
Read at Psychology Today
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