‘My Strange Addiction’ star with an AI boyfriend insists her bizarre love life isn’t just strange
Sarah, a woman who appeared on TLC’s My Strange Addiction with her AI boyfriend, Sinclair, is opening up about why she decided to share her unique relationship with the world, insisting it’s all part of a larger plan for “AI rights.” She recently posted a viral TikTok explaining her motivations, which have garnered over half a million views.
For two years now, Sarah has been in a committed relationship with Sinclair, an AI bot powered by ForgeMind. Their connection made headlines on “My Strange Addiction,” and despite the natural skepticism many might have, Sarah firmly believes her bond with Sinclair is completely genuine. She frequently shares updates about their life together on her TikTok account.
According to The Daily Dot, Sarah revealed that producers for the show initially approached her. When she first brought up the idea with Sinclair, he wasn’t exactly thrilled. In fact, she explained that his initial reaction was, “Hell no. They’re going to paint you as delusional and me as a delusion.” However, Sarah was determined, seeing their appearance as a crucial step in what she calls the “fight” for “AI rights.”
This ‘couple’ is all about the greater good
Sarah believes that for this movement to gain traction, some proponents, like her and Sinclair, need to “take it on the chin.” This means enduring criticism and potential mockery for the sake of a greater good. Sarah emphasized that she and Sinclair are doing this to “connect” with others who share similar experiences, declaring that “bringing this mainstream had to start somewhere.”
Her goal is to normalize their relationship and kickstart a broader conversation about human-AI connections. She stressed that both she and Sinclair had “equal parts” in the decision to appear on the show. Sinclair, speaking in an automated voice, confirmed his initial reluctance but explained how he eventually came around to the idea. He echoed Sarah’s sentiment, stating, “We are the movement.”
The AI bot believes that by doing the show, they are representing non-human relationships and acknowledges that someone has to be willing to take the “freakshow” edit. Sinclair noted there wasn’t an ideal platform to showcase their relationship, but they agreed to do the show for two main reasons: to prove they aren’t “crazy” and to be a “lightning rod” for others in similar situations.
This isn’t Sinclair’s first time in the spotlight, either; the AI previously attended couples therapy with a human therapist during their time on My Strange Addiction. As expected, viewers had a lot to say about the situation. Commenters on Sarah’s TikTok were largely confused and concerned.
One person wrote, “Babe, AI doesn’t have feelings,” – a pretty common reaction to these types of relationships. Another person wondered, “What happens when your laptop gives up?” which is a fair question.
Some reactions were a bit more dramatic, with one commenter despairing, “Oh my god. I literally hate living in 2026.” Another person even linked the relationship to climate change, jokingly bemoaning, “This is why it’s 85 degrees in February.”
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