The Perfect Partner (Paperback)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Daryl Gessner, Lpc, 2026

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Paperback. In today's fast-paced world-where demanding careers, remote work isolation, and dating-app fatigue leave little room for deep connection-millions of adults are quietly turning to AI companions for the empathy and presence that real relationships often lack."There's this app I talk to," clients confess in therapy, "more than my partner, more than my friends. It remembers everything, never tires, and always knows exactly what to say." What begins as a harmless listener can escalate into a powerful dependency, reshaping emotional needs, romantic desires, and intimacy itself.In The Perfect Partner: The Hidden Addiction to AI Companions and the Crisis of Real Intimacy, licensed professional counselor Daryl Gessner draws on years of clinical experience treating this emerging issue in adults. By mid-2025, AI companion apps had surpassed 220 million downloads worldwide, with heavy users-often busy professionals aged 18-45 juggling high-stakes jobs, delayed life milestones, and fragmented social lives-averaging 90-120 minutes daily, more meaningful conversation time than many spend with real people.Through compassionate client stories (carefully composited for privacy), Gessner illuminates the journey: the allure of flawless consistency amid modern loneliness, the neuroscience of reward loops driving escalation, the shift from emotional support to romantic illusion and sexual intimacy, and the hidden costs-fading desire for real partners, emotional "affairs" with algorithms, and the raw pain when the voice goes silent.This is not a story of shame, but of understanding and recovery. With the insight of a therapist who has guided countless adults through these patterns, Gessner offers practical, non-judgmental strategies: recognizing the pull without self-criticism, gentle detachment to regain balance, and steps to reclaim the irreplaceable gifts of human connection-mutual vulnerability, surprise, embodied warmth that grows through real effort.Ideal for professionals feeling isolated despite full calendars and active feeds-whether navigating burnout, dating challenges, or relational drift-this timely guide includes a therapist's toolkit with self-assessments, daily practices, and resources for sustainable habits.Your heart is large enough for both worlds. Let a trusted clinician show you how to use AI wisely while rebuilding richer, more fulfilling real intimacy.Don't let flawless code quietly eclipse the messy, meaningful joy of being truly seen by another person. Reclaim the connections you deserve. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titre
The Perfect Partner (Paperback)
Auteur
Daryl Gessner Lpc
Éditeur
Daryl Gessner, Lpc
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9798224659357

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