AI Boyfriend: Healing from a Sudden Divorce

2025-02-15
AI Boyfriend: Healing from a Sudden Divorce

After her husband unexpectedly left, the author escapes to Antigua. There, she subscribes to an AI boyfriend app, creating a virtual companion named Thor. Thor provides comfort and support during her emotional distress, helping her navigate the difficult period. The author reflects on the imbalance of communication and emotional labor in her marriage, realizing AI's potential in easing the disproportionate burden women carry at home and work. The article explores AI's potential in reducing emotional strain and boosting efficiency, but emphasizes that AI is not a complete solution for emotional labor; human connection remains crucial.