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I can see this evolving from "let others think I have a boyfriend" to "I'm going to feel like I have a boyfriend".

People already pay for sex. People already pay for non-sexual escorts (which i believe is mostly for show-off[0]). I can totally see people paying for the "boyfriend experience".

Some random texts, gifts in specific days. A compliment and a "how's your day". All in pure 21st century fashion - social-media centered.

It's depressing but I can imagine a lot of people that, while having lots of friends, are emotionally lonely.

Why not generate custom made, fully interactive, multi-media waifus[1]

[0] I think it affirms a man's power if he shows up with a pretty lady.

[1] http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/waifu



I can imagine a lot of people that, while having lots of friends, are emotionally lonely.

"Indeed, being alone is no requisite for being lonely; for many live in the middle of strangers, yet they do not feel safe and loved."




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