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It's quite a popular one, but I remember that the Mona Lisa was known for her neutral smile. I remember feeling a little unsettled when I saw the painting for the first time when I was younger because she wasn't smiling. I still can't believe the painting shows her slightly smiling now; I feel so confused.

I've seen so many people use AI for therapy and emotional support. It seems confusing how artificial intelligence is becoming capable of comforting a human being rather than an experienced therapist. What's the psychology behind this?

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Hey guys! So I have a bit of trouble considering a supposed crush. I'm also new to Reddit, so this is my first post. FYI, this post is a bit scattered, so my apologies. I can answer any questions to clarify things or add on. I think I like my friend, but she is straight and so am I. However, over the past few weeks, I started to like her in a way that didn't feel platonic. I feel like it's been there since November maybe, but I only just realized it could be more than platonic. I caught myself looking at her for a long time and kept thinking what it would be like to date her (like just a curiosity, not a desire). I have never felt this way towards a girl, as I have always liked guys and still do. Even now, I really want a boyfriend, and in the future (long way to go, but still), I hope to find a husband. But I wouldn't mind dating this friend. We have been friends for around two years now. The summer has just started, but I believe we'll hang out a few times over the summer. Recently, I've texted her a few times and told her this song made me think of her. I kind of flirted (it was a bust, bro, but it also just could have seemed platonic because many friends do that). By that, I mean like casual things like now, I put red hearts as reactions for messages or just compliment her the best way I can. But she takes a long time to respond to my messages, so I always check my phone immediately when I receive a notification and hope it's her. There were a few times where she put her head on my shoulder or let our knees or feet close to each other, which is fine since friends do that obviously, but I always feel this tingly sort of feeling, and my heart starts to beat a bit faster (little cinematic, haha). Anyway, I have no idea what to do because sometimes I convince myself it's just because I really want a connection with someone, and I just want a boyfriend. She has liked this one guy for a while now, like three-quarters of a year, and he likes her too. She does not want to date him for personal reasons (I cannot share, but she does really like him from what I have seen, and is straight). I always felt happy for them, and now I still do, but I do feel a bit of jealousy because my mindset is like, "I can treat her better," but that could be in a friend way too, right? Anyway, it's not like I don't want her to be with this guy; he's a nice person from what I know about him, and I always say, "Oh, that's so sweet of him" and stuff like that when he makes a kind gesture or gift for her, and I do mean it. But it still makes me feel bad, and I have no idea what to do. It's the same thing with friends, but it's worse because I always feel like I get in a bad mood if she repeats the same actions she does with me with someone else. Again, I can elaborate more on specific things that seem confusing or answer any other questions. Sorry for the scattered post! Thank you!