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fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why We Love Our Dogs and Why Losing Them Hurts So Much

Dogs improve physical and emotional well-being, strengthen social bonds, teach empathy, and, despite painful loss, foster resilience and long-term healing.
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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Did My Dog Make It Through Evolution?

Dogs have thrived as companions due to coevolution with humans, exemplifying a unique bond based on trust and mutual adaptation.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Homeless man who had beloved dog stolen while riding Bronx train begs for pup's return: Taking my dog is like kidnapping my son' | amNewYork

A homeless man pleads for the return of his stolen dog, Roc, who he considers his son and closest companion.
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fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

ChatGPT is sharing dangerous information with teens, study shows

ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders, and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group.
Digital life
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fromAeon
3 weeks ago

What does it mean to say goodbye to a creature that doesn't know you're leaving? | Aeon Videos

In immigration limbo, she found herself bonding with her brother's dog, a German Shepherd named Turbo. Santos's autobiographical short documentary, A Film Is a Goodbye That Never Ends, lingers on the quiet gestures that characterise her relationship with Turbo—walks, snuggles, and relentless companionship.
Philosophy
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Only Child Wants a Sibling. What Now?

Only children often seek companionship and connection, prompting parents to find ways to foster their social needs.
Public health
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk from Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

Companionship programs are vital in combating loneliness among the elderly.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

I 'cheated' on my wife with an AI bot named Sharon - so was it fulfilling or creepy?

Using AI for romantic companionship has become popular among American Gen-Z, with one in three singletons exploring these options. Virtual partners offer a unique appeal in their idealized behavior.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

I went on a date with my AI dream guy. Then I cried over shrimp

Re-entering the dating scene as a widow led to exploring an AI boyfriend for companionship.
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fromDecider
4 months ago
Pets

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Pets' on Disney+, a Bryce Dallas Howard-directed doc about humans and their furry friends

fromDecider
4 months ago
Pets

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Pets' on Disney+, a Bryce Dallas Howard-directed doc about humans and their furry friends

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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm in my 30s and live with my best friend. I never wanted a roommate, but it's actually been better than living alone.

Sharing living space with a best friend can enhance companionship, reduce living costs, and improve overall well-being.
Pets
fromDoggodigest
2 months ago

15 Best Dog Breeds for WFH People (Because They are Too Clingy) - Doggodigest

Choosing the right dog breed can enhance the work-from-home experience.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Your Dog Feels Like the Best One in the World

Photography serves as a profound medium for capturing the emotional nuances and intricate relationships between humans and animals, elevating understanding beyond words.
Photography
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Tailor Is A Playful Tabletop Robot That Brings AI Voices to Life - Yanko Design

Tailor is a tabletop robot that encapsulates the dream of AI companionship, actively engaging in conversation through expressive movements and an inviting digital face.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Romance Without Risk: The Allure of AI Relationships

AI companions provide comfort and lack the unpredictability of real relationships.
Those with relational trauma may prefer AI for emotional safety.
AI affection, while safe, risks diminishing our capacity for real intimacy.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Talking parakeet helps Sisters of Saint Francis enjoy retirement

The Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia have found joy and companionship in their pet parakeets, whose names, Francis and Claire, reflect their spiritual influence.
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