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Virtual ‘girlfriend’ helps satisfy nosey relatives

USA: A new app helps confirmed singletons convince friends and families that they really have a partner. It is aimed at people who are in no rush to settle down but want to keep prying family and friends at bay.

Invisible Girlfriend promises to provide “believable virtual and real-world proof” that you have a partner.