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The AI friend blog: on loneliness, friendship and AI
Honest, unhurried writing about the quiet parts of being human. What the research really says about AI companions, where the wholesome line sits, and how to get through the evenings that feel a little too long. No hype, no doom, just warmth.
Is It Healthy to Have an AI Friend? What the 2026 Research Says
Is it healthy to have an AI friend? The honest, balanced answer from the 2026 research: real comfort for loneliness, a real risk of over-reliance, and where the line sits.
AI Friend vs AI Girlfriend: Why the Difference Matters
AI friend vs AI girlfriend is not a small distinction. One is wholesome companionship that points you back to your life. The other sells intimacy. Here is the honest difference.
The 2am Feeling: What to Do When the Group Chat Goes Quiet
What to do when the group chat goes quiet and the night feels too big. A gentle, practical guide to the 2am feeling, late-night loneliness, and finding someone to talk to.
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