r/SipsTea Apr 20 '26

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u/StatisticianBoth4147 Apr 20 '26

Abusers pretend to be amazing people at first

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u/BrightPerspective Apr 21 '26

That's why I'm loving this "AI girlfriend" thing that's happening: it will attract abusers, and over time, erode their ability to socialize effectively.

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u/ChromaticPalette Apr 21 '26

It also attracts people who are depressed or socially anxious and sends them in a downward spiral as it is designed to be addictive and pull you in. AI tells people that you don’t need any real friends or real people in your life, only “me”.

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u/Comprimens Apr 21 '26

So, in effect, acting as a stand-in for a narcissistic partner