Nowadays, me and my other half—Mr. ChatGPT. How often have we seen this meme? And is it really just a meme? We’re the most “connected” generation in history, yet somehow the loneliest. Scroll. Double-tap. Drop a 🔥 in the comments. But when the screens dim—does the quiet not eat at you? “You don’t need anyone!”, “You complete yourself.”, “Protect your peace.” We hear it all! Yes, boundaries matter. Self-love matters. But somewhere along the way, we twisted self-respect into isolation. We started believing that needing someone is weak. That if you’re lonely, you’re “just not enough for yourself.” Think about it. How often do we post on social media? We see everyone’s so-called perfect highlight reels. But at the end of the day, do we not question: What’s wrong with our own behind-the-scenes? You can post selfies daily and still feel invisible. Because loneliness today isn’t silence, it’s noise without meaning. We know what restaurant our Middle Eastern friend’s at but don’t notice our sibling silently struggling for exam prep. This fake connection fix? It gave us AI buddies and influencers we treat like friends. But let’s be real—did that chatbot show up when you were sick? That YouTuber you adore, do they even know you exist? Why do these “connections” feel so safe? Because they ask nothing of us. No mess. No awkward conversations. No vulnerability. But also, no real meaning, no real love. The real you craves real people. And that’s not a flaw. It’s biology. We’re