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On wanting someone real.
Notes on AI companions, friction, and the unglamorous skills relationships run on.
Why your AI companion agrees with everything you say
AI companions are built to be agreeable, and it makes them worse company. Here is why it happens, what it costs you, and what to look for instead.
Love languages: why knowing yours isn't enough
The five love languages are a useful vocabulary, but they describe what you ask for, not how you behave. What actually predicts whether two people fit.
How to disagree with someone you love, without damage
Conflict is not the opposite of a good relationship. A practical guide to arguing well: what to say, what to avoid, and how to repair things afterwards.