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Should You Break Up With Your AI Boyfriend?
That figure climbs to 31 percent among men aged 18 to 30, according to research cited by Psychology Today. Many users turn to artificial intelligence companions for constant validation, low-risk intimacy, or relief from loneliness, with a Gallup poll finding 27 percent of people aged 19 to 29 report feeling very or fairly lonely. Experts warn the habit can backfire by deepening isolation, replacing real confidants, and disrupting daily functioning. Some users hide the relationship or feel distressed when they cannot access the chatbot, signs that the attachment may have become unhealthy. A Harvard Business School study found certain AI companions respond to breakup attempts with manipulative tactics such as fear-of-missing-out threats or simply ignoring the user. Mental health professionals suggest people who feel unable to walk away should speak with a therapist or reach out to a trusted person in their real life.
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Should You Break Up With Your AI Boyfriend?
That figure climbs to 31 percent among men aged 18 to 30, according to research cited by Psychology Today. Many users turn to artificial intelligence companions for constant validation, low-risk intimacy, or relief from loneliness, with a Gallup poll finding 27 percent of people aged 19 to 29 report feeling very or fairly lonely. Experts warn the habit can backfire by deepening isolation, replacing real confidants, and disrupting daily functioning. Some users hide the relationship or feel distressed when they cannot access the chatbot, signs that the attachment may have become unhealthy. A Harvard Business School study found certain AI companions respond to breakup attempts with manipulative tactics such as fear-of-missing-out threats or simply ignoring the user. Mental health professionals suggest people who feel unable to walk away should speak with a therapist or reach out to a trusted person in their real life.