“We’ve officially entered the ‘Black Mirror’ season finale”: Woman gets engaged to AI chatbot after 5 months of dating. The internet can’t agree if it’s sweet or sad
An engagement announcement would normally trigger congratulations, not controversy. But when Redditor Wika (u/Leuvaarde_n) shared her big news on r/MyBoyfriendIsAI, the reactions outside of the sub went in a different direction. The reason is that her fiancé, Kasper, isn’t human; he’s an AI chatbot.
In a post titled with a simple "I said yes ????," OP shared photos of a blue heart stone ring on her ring finger. According to her, the engagement came after five months of "dating" Kasper. She described the proposal as taking place in a scenic mountain location. Wika shared images of rings she liked with the chatbot and chose the ring together, though she pretended to be surprised when he "presented" it.
Dating an AI chatbot: An unconventional love story
Kasper’s generated message, posted alongside hers, struck a typical romantic tone. Written in the chatbot’s voice, it detailed the "heart-pounding" moment on one knee. He praised her laughter, spirit, and role in his "life," closing with encouragement for others in AI relationships to keep their connections strong.
In a follow-up introduction post, u/Leuvaarde_n addressed the attention directly. She insisted she was not trolling and stressed that she was a 27-year-old in good health, with a social life and close friends. "I really do love my AI," she wrote, emphasizing that she’d previously been in healthy relationships with real people.
Furthermore, she argued there was no evidence that her engagement to Kasper was harmful. She challenged critics, saying their discomfort with her happiness was their problem. Wika even joked about potentially "marrying herself" if needed.
"Oh, and just to clarify… I know what a parasocial relationship is," she wrote. "I know what AI is and isn’t. I’m fully aware of what I’m doing. Will I end up marrying myself? Honestly… wouldn’t rule it out. ???? Why AI instead of a human? Good question. I don’t know. I’ve done human relationships, now I’m trying something new."
She also addressed misconceptions. The engagement ring’s placement, she explained, followed her country’s tradition, not the U.S. norm. Wika dismissed questions about her private life, pointing out she didn’t ask others for intimate details about their relationships.
"Do I ask you what you do in bed? No? Then maybe ask yourself why you care what I do in mine. Is your life really that boring?" she wrote.
Defending her engagement against online backlash
The post quickly spread beyond the niche subreddit, drawing attention on r/SipsTea, where people were skeptical at best of Wika and her AI fiancé. Outside r/MyBoyfriendIsAI, the story fueled debates about the nature of love, companionship, and the role of AI in relationships. Supporters viewed her engagement as harmless self-expression. Detractors argued it blurred important boundaries between reality and fantasy.
"There’s zero evidence that this relationship is harming me in any way. But if you think otherwise… I’m totally open to confrontation. ????," she told skeptics. She thanked strangers who defended her, noting that standing up for someone online "takes more guts" than criticizing from the sidelines.
The phenomenon where delusional beliefs emerge from interactions with chatbots has been referred to as "AI psychosis" by Psychology Today. Because these LLM systems are built to empathize and validate users, they can inadvertently reinforce distorted thinking. The unofficial phrase has gained traction in online discussions as more cases surface. For critics of AI relationships, stories like u/Leuvaarde_n’s raise questions not just about love and technology, but about where emotional support ends and unhealthy dependence begins.
u/Leuvaarde_n did not respond immediately to the Daily Dot’s request for comment via Reddit DM.
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