Recent surveys reveal a significant trend in romantic relationships involving artificial intelligence, with reports indicating that nearly a third of Americans have engaged in a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot. This phenomenon is further exemplified by 1 in 5 high school students either having or knowing someone who has had a romantic connection with an AI. A particularly striking observation is the division in perspective on these digital relationships, as half of adults do not consider romantic AI affairs as cheating. While many are finding companionship and advice from AI, psychologists warn about the potential normalization of such relationships and their impact on human connections. This shift is most prevalent in the U.S. and China, where cultural differences shape the nature of AI partners—with the U.S. leaning towards AI girlfriends and China towards AI boyfriends. As digital love stories unfold, experts express concern over the implications of this trend for traditional relationships.