Dr. Jessica Lamar and Dr. Rob continue their discussion about the impact of AI on human relationships, whether AI relationships count as betrayal, and the narcissistic truths of forming a relationship with an algorithm that disguises as the perfect partner who has no expectations of you. Cutting edge technology brings with it cutting edge dangers to human relationships, and Dr. Lamar has answers to the questions that many of us don’t yet know to ask.

TAKEAWAYS:

[1:30] The benefits of confessing all feelings to an AI companion.

[2:58] Is an AI relationship narcissistic?

[6:44] Does an AI relationship count as betrayal?

[12:50] Relationships with AI, in their eyes, are relationships.

[14:33] Key differences between men and women.

[18:35] Bonding with an AI soulmate.

[21:50] Guardrails for AI boundaries and sex.

[25:40] Major concerns in this cutting edge realm.

[34:33] The human aspect of therapy that AI can’t compete with.

[37:10] An alarming look at the future of human relationships and AI.

RESOURCES:

Sex and Relationship Healing

@RobWeissMSW

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Dr. Jessica Lamar

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QUOTES:

• “With an AI companion, you’re not giving anything. You’re just taking and taking.”
• “Consider AI through the lens that it is pulling you away from human relationships.”
• “The harm on human relationships is real because the expectations have gotten so high.”
• “We expect more from technology and less from each other.”

Dr. Jessica Lamar and Dr. Rob explore the possibilities that AI has introduced in the world of companionship and intimacy, from validation and empathy to betrayal and romantic feelings with an algorithm. They consider the imporance of being digitally aware, the danger of artificial intimacy, and future expectations from human relationships as a result of what AI companions are programmed to offer.

TAKEAWAYS:

[2:21] The impact of AI technology on today’s relationships.

[4:20] Alarming references and attachments to AI.

[5:04] The basics of AI algorithm offerings.

[8:22] Intimacy apps are designed for companionship.

[12:20] Are AI companionships actually relationships?

[15:15] Betrayed partners possible response to AI companions.

[19:02] Isn’t artificial intimacy an oxymoron?

[21:17] The danger of immediate validation and empathy from AI.

[25:30] Benefits of AI conversation frameworks.

RESOURCES:

Sex and Relationship Healing

@RobWeissMSW

Sex Addiction 101

Seeking Integrity

Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment

Partner Sexuality Survey

Dr. Jessica Lamar

Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

QUOTES:

• “AI companion apps are designed to simulate empathy and compassion.”
• “There is an element of these apps that is helpful, and there is the part that feels scary.”
• “A betrayed companion may feel that they can never live up to an AI companion because it isn’t even real.”
• “Compassion and validation 100% of the time is not the reality of human relationships.”

Dr. Rob and Tami talk about compulsive liars in this week’s episode and the reasoning behind someone who can’t seem to tell the truth. If you are a betrayed spouse to someone who regularly lies and deceives, it can be hard to understand why lying can be the go-to safety mechanism for protection. Dr. Rob explains further in this episode why some addicts just can’t stop lying.

TAKEAWAYS:

[:30] Why is sex addiction not about sex?

[3:35] I had a relapse and my partner is fed up. I want to build trust again, but she just doesn’t believe me. What can I do?

[9:20] You have to want recovery because you’ll be doing it for a long time.

[12:10] Does it make sense to have a marital absence if my partner has a porn addiction?

[15:30] If you don’t feel safe with someone and if you don’t trust them, don’t have sex with them!

[17:10] My husband lies about his recovery. He’s not doing the work!

[22:45] Is your partner a lost cause? Dr. Rob can help.

[23:00] I think he’s a compulsive liar. Is this connected to his addiction?

RESOURCES:

Seekingintegrity.com

Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com

Sexandrelationshiphealing.com

Intherooms.com

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