We used to worry about catfishing. Now we have to worry about facefishing.
If you’re dating in 2025, buckle up—because trust, intimacy, and reality just got a software update. And spoiler alert: the update includes deepfake technology, face-swapping apps, AI voice clones, and partners who will literally lie to your face… with your own face.
Wait, What’s a Deepfake?
A deepfake is when someone uses artificial intelligence to create a hyper-realistic video of someone saying or doing things they never actually said or did. And while that sounds like the plot of a sci-fi thriller, it’s happening right now, in regular people’s relationships.
Want to video chat your partner? Are you sure that’s them? Or is it a pre-recorded, AI-generated video made to keep you calm and clueless while they’re somewhere they shouldn’t be?
Yeah. Let that sink in.
But Why Would Someone Use This on Their Partner?
Because people lie. And some of them are willing to go full James Bond-level tech just to keep their side piece hidden or maintain control. It’s digital manipulation disguised as “Hey baby, just wanted to see your face.”
They might:
• Use deepfake video chats to pretend they’re home alone when they’re actually not.
• Swap in their face over someone else’s body to throw you off.
• Fake voice messages using AI voice cloning so you believe they’re somewhere they’re not.
• Pre-record responses and loop them during a call to look “live.”
And if you’ve ever gotten a video call that felt weird or glitchy, like their laugh didn’t match the joke or their response didn’t quite line up? You might not be paranoid. You might be onto something.
The Real Mind Game
The most disturbing part isn’t just the tech. It’s the gaslighting that follows.
You question what you saw. You ask for clarity. And they say things like:
• “You’re being dramatic.”
• “That’s not even possible.”
• “Why don’t you trust me?”
When the truth is—they’re banking on you not understanding the technology. They want you to doubt yourself so they don’t have to be held accountable.
This isn’t just deceit—it’s digital abuse. It’s a new kind of emotional manipulation with a silicone mask and a Wi-Fi signal.
So What Can You Do?
1. Trust your instincts – If something feels off, investigate.
2. Ask for verification – Real-time gestures during calls (e.g., “have them hold the phone up to the mirror”)
3. Watch for timing issues – Delayed reactions, mismatched audio, odd lighting—these can all be signs.
4. Keep receipts – If you suspect manipulation, document everything.
5. Stop explaining away red flags – Especially the ones wearing your partner’s face.
Final Thought:
Just because someone’s face is on the screen doesn’t mean they’re being real with you. In the age of deepfakes, you need more than a connection—you need truth. If love means never having to say “that wasn’t really me,” then maybe we need to redefine love for the AI age.
Because in 2025, the most dangerous thing your partner might say isn’t “I’m not cheating.”
It’s: “You saw what I wanted you to see.”
Until next time,
