Is Ai the New Partner? Ai vs Real Romance | Wendy Wang | #166
Mon Feb 02 2026
We sit down with researcher Wendy Wang to unpack how AI companionship, porn, and endless scrolling are reshaping dating, marriage, and mental health. We share data-backed risks and simple house rules that protect attention, intimacy, and commitment.
• one in four young adults saying AI could replace romance
• how frictionless AI partners create unrealistic expectations
• links between screen time, lower satisfaction, and fewer date nights
• scams targeting loneliness with AI-crafted personas
• class and education divides in openness to AI partners
• why online choice overload delays commitment
• practical phone-free zones and bedroom boundaries
• drawing an emotional line: no AI for comfort or venting
• replacing 50-50 scorekeeping with patience and generosity
• building rituals that strengthen connection and reduce technoference
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We sit down with researcher Wendy Wang to unpack how AI companionship, porn, and endless scrolling are reshaping dating, marriage, and mental health. We share data-backed risks and simple house rules that protect attention, intimacy, and commitment. • one in four young adults saying AI could replace romance • how frictionless AI partners create unrealistic expectations • links between screen time, lower satisfaction, and fewer date nights • scams targeting loneliness with AI-crafted personas • class and education divides in openness to AI partners • why online choice overload delays commitment • practical phone-free zones and bedroom boundaries • drawing an emotional line: no AI for comfort or venting • replacing 50-50 scorekeeping with patience and generosity • building rituals that strengthen connection and reduce technoference Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org Podcast.stongermarriage.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLife TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/ Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.com http://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/