The MyBabe AI Journal
Notes on AI companions, loneliness, voice technology, and how we are building something worth using long-term.
October 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Parasocial Relationships, Explained for the AI Companion Era
What a parasocial relationship is, where the term came from, and what changes when the other side is an AI companion that actually replies and remembers you.
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Why Weekends Can Feel Lonelier Than Weekdays (and a Plan for Saturday and Sunday)
Feel lonely on weekends, especially Sundays? Why weekend loneliness happens when weekday structure disappears, plus a simple Saturday and Sunday plan.
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Lonely in a New City: What Actually Helps in the First Months
Moved somewhere new and have no friends yet? A practical first-90-days plan for loneliness in a new city, backed by research on how long friendship takes.
Read article →October 9, 2026 · 8 min read
The Friendship Recession: Why Making Friends Feels Harder in 2026
What the friendship recession is, what 2026 UK and US data shows about fewer close friends, and practical ways adults are rebuilding a social circle.
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Lonely in Winter: A Practical Guide for the Dark Months
Why winter loneliness creeps in when days get short and cold, and a practical plan for the dark months: routines, people, light and warm company at night.
Read article →October 8, 2026 · 7 min read
Muah AI Left the iPhone App Store: What Users Can Still Do
Muah AI's iPhone app is no longer on the US App Store. What we checked on Oct 9, 2026, what happens to your account and chats, and alternatives on iPhone.
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