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Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Asking for a friend: My girlfriend is treating ChatGPT like a boyfriend - she relies on it for everything and I feel like we're drifting apart because of it. What should I do?

Excessive use of ChatGPT as an emotional substitute can damage a romantic relationship and act as a crutch rather than helpful support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Do People Develop Emotional Attachments to AI Chatbots?

People increasingly form emotional dependence on AI chatbots driven by loneliness, screen time, social atomization, and reduced real-world human connection, which can be unhealthy.
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