Will AI girlfriends replace real relationships?

AI girlfriends cannot and will not replace real human relationships in 2025 or beyond. While they simulate conversation and provide companionship, they lack genuine emotions, physical presence, shared experiences, mutual growth, and authentic human connection. They cannot provide the complex emotional reciprocity, unpredictability, and depth that human relationships offer. Psychologists recommend viewing AI companions as tools for practice, entertainment, or supplemental support rather than relationship substitutes. They may help users build confidence for real relationships but should not become the primary source of emotional connection.