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Fauxmance

Fake relationships help singles alleviate feelings of loneliness

Implications - Being single can be tough. Along with social pressure, being without a romantic partner can bring on feelings of loneliness and depression. To alleviate these feelings are "fauxmance" tools that let people pretend as if they are in relationships. While a novelty for now, these types of tools stand to alleviate loneliness while also providing singles with a fun "alternate reality" and game-like experience.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Companionship Services - Virtual companionship services are becoming more popular each day as they provide a sense of comfort and help alleviate loneliness for the users.
2. Personalized Technology-based Dating Tools - With personalized dating tools powered by AI and chatbots, the future of dating will be powered by technology and provide individuals with a more customized dating experience.
3. Gamification of Relationships - Gamification of relationships is turning towards providing a new and innovative way to interact with the world, enabling people to develop a better understanding of relationships and human emotions
Industry Implications
1. Social Networking Services - The virtual companionship industry can take advantage of social networking services to make it easy for individuals to connect with each other and create a more interactive and engaging experience.
2. Digital Dating Platforms - The AI-powered dating platform provides a unique and personalized experience to individuals who seek to find their perfect match.
3. Gaming Industry - The integration of games with dating apps can provide users with an entertaining and educational way of learning and understanding relationships.
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Date Range:
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Featured Examples

Fake Online Relationships
Fake Online Relationships
The Cloud Girlfriend Fools Your Facebook Friends
The Cloud Girlfriend is a fake social network girlfriend you can create to make your friends jealous. If you've ever been jealous of lovey-dovey couples who swarm your Facebook feed with cheesy love notes… MORE
Virtual Faux Boyfriends
Virtual Faux Boyfriends
This Text Boyfriend Service Gives You the Affection You Need
With this Text Boyfriend service, individuals who are single and in need of some affection can now receive it through text messages. The service sends you three texts a week, featuring cute messages that… MORE
Girlfriend-Renting Websites
Girlfriend-Renting Websites
'Loue Une Petite Amie' Makes Finding a Date Easier Than Ever
It is now nearly impossible to be a lonely man in France thanks to the new website Loue Une Petite Amie, also known in English as "rent a girlfriend." That's right, Loue Une Petite Amie actually lets… MORE
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Girlfriend Multiplication Apps
This Clever Axe Campaign Makes You Look Like a Player on Facebook
Worldwide best-selling men's deodorant and soap manufacturers Axe has kept the same attitude with its brand since it was first established. Axe wants its consumers to be the ultimate lady's man, and this… MORE
Faux Female Companion Websites
Faux Female Companion Websites
FakeGirlfriend Sends You Texts From an Imaginary Girlfriend
Some guys really hate being single, and boys, if you’re one of those, then FakeGirlfriend is the perfect site for you. Created by software engineer Ricky Robinett, all you have to do is send a text to… MORE

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