Ambiguous Loss in Mental Intimacy

The rise of artificial intimacy has led to experiences of mental intimacy that lack true connection, resulting in feelings of loneliness and ambiguous loss. This concept, described by Pauline Bus, involves grieving the impossibility of true connection when someone is physically present but emotionally absent, such as in cases of Alzheimer's, deployment, disappearance, or miscarriage. These situations lead to a sense of unresolved ambiguity in many modern interactions.

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