Psychology Today | 29.06.2026 04:58
Something is undermining American relationships. Not the usual suspects but trusted confidants—ones that are unfailingly validating and designed to take sides. Tens of millions of Americans now turn to AI chatbots when their relationships hit rough spots. What they get back is advice that can intensify the very polarization that needs fixing—or, for dating couples, make it harder to ever commit to one another.