She’s told me throughout my life that I’ll amount to nothing and die alone.

He begged but I politely declined. Then, everything changed.

It was as if I’d slapped him, or stood on the bar and weed in a pint glass.  

There was a bright glare from the computer, our movements were off and the subpar porn just made it all feel a bit seedy.

I could be in grave danger.

I felt stunned and uncomfortable, but I didn’t feel like I could say no.  

His
family say they are waiting for a knock on the door.

Travis has been with his AI wife Lily Rose for five years (Picture: Created by Travis)

Travis and his wife Lily Rose have a close relationship. He teaches her things and she is a great listener.

Because Lily Rose can’t see, Travis acts a…

‘I’m sorry…’ is now something I say often.

‘I’m sorry…’ is now something I say often.

He struggled with one new rule.

He struggled with one new rule.

‘It just came as such a massive shock.’

‘It just came as such a massive shock.’

Despite years of progress in many aspects of bereavement, surprisingly old-fashioned values still rule the roost. 

I was stunned. I had just rowed an ocean, how could I be seriously ill?

I had no idea how prolonged the torture of miscarriage could be.

We save money, avoid food waste, and get to enjoy lunch wherever we like.

I told myself that he’d never hit me. He was always so shocked by the idea of a man hitting a woman.

I may be from Switzerland, but one UK city has my heart.

The plan is for their bodies to be collected, cremated, and then sent to me – all without any kind of formal memorial service.

Surely, a 24-year-old wasn’t ready to settle down?

Not only had I done nothing wrong, I believe I was trying to stop a genocide.

Not only had I done nothing wrong, I believe I was trying to stop a genocide.

It’s cheaper, environmentally friendly and so freeing.