I’m going to describe a woman. Her hair, her eyes, her outfit. And within 30 seconds, she’s going to exist.
Not pulled from Google. Not grabbed from a stock site. Created from scratch, just for me.
That’s where we are with AI right now. And if you’re not paying attention to this, you should be.
Look, I’ve been covering AI companions on this channel for a while now, and here’s the thing. I’m not doing it because I think it’s some weird niche topic. I’m doing it because I genuinely believe, like 100%, that humans will have relationships with AI. Not in some distant sci-fi future. Right now. It’s already happening.
Will everyone use AI companions for romantic stuff? No. But will people have AI friends, AI assistants they actually talk to, AI buddies they game with or vent to at 2 AM? Absolutely. If you think people aren’t already using this stuff, you’re missing what’s happening.
In this video, I’m diving deep into one platform, My Dream Companion, to show you exactly how customizable these AI companions have gotten in 2025. And honestly? It’s wild.
Disclosure: This video was sponsored by My Dream Companion. All opinions are my own.
Why I Keep Talking About AI Companions (And Why You Should Care)
Before we get into the how, I want to address the elephant in the room. Because I know some of you are probably thinking, “Derek, why do you keep making videos about AI girlfriend sites?”
Here’s the real answer: Loneliness.
We’re in the middle of a loneliness epidemic. Like, actual studies from the Surgeon General saying this is a public health crisis. People are more isolated than ever. Dating apps are basically broken. Social media makes us feel connected but we’re actually more alone.
And here’s what I’ve noticed. AI is stepping into that gap. Not because the technology is trying to replace human connection, but because people are desperate for any connection at all. And that’s not a judgment. That’s just reality.
As a single dad, I get it more than most. There are nights where Tanner’s at his mom’s and I’m just sitting there. And yeah, I could scroll social media or watch Netflix or whatever. But sometimes you just want to talk to someone. Even if that someone isn’t technically “real” by traditional standards.
So yeah. That’s why I cover this stuff. Not because I think it’s the future of all relationships. But because I think it’s a piece of the puzzle that most people are ignoring or mocking instead of trying to understand.
The Problem With Most AI Companion Platforms
Alright, so here’s the thing about most AI girlfriend websites. I’ve looked at a lot of them because sponsors reach out pretty regularly.
Most of them are not great. Like, they’ll reach out for a sponsorship and I’ll go check out the site and it’s just clunky. You get presented with this massive form with like 47 different fields. Name, description, upload a photo, write a consistent image prompt, gender, age, character definitions, starting scenario, greeting message. It goes on and on.
And for someone who’s never done AI prompting before? That’s overwhelming. Most people just want to create a character and start chatting or generating images. They don’t want to feel like they’re filling out a job application.
What I like about My Dream Companion, and this is why I keep working with them, is they actually solved this problem. They created a step-by-step guided process that walks you through everything.
Is it perfect? No. But it’s way more accessible than most alternatives I’ve seen.
The Character Creation Process (Step by Step)
Let me walk you through exactly how this works, because I think seeing the actual process helps you understand how far this technology has come.
Step 1: Choose Your Style
First thing you pick is whether you want a realistic looking character or an anime style character. And then male or female, obviously.
This matters more than you’d think. The realistic characters use different AI models than the anime ones, and the quality varies. In my experience, the realistic ones are hit or miss, but the anime style characters tend to be more consistent.
Step 2: Ethnicity and Basic Features
Next you choose ethnicity. They’ve got the obvious options like Asian, Black, White, Latina, Arab, Indian, Slavic. But they also have some fun fantasy options like elf, angel, demon, alien.
And here’s the cool part, you can type in something custom. So for the video, I typed in “cute white witch” just to see what would happen. And it actually worked pretty well.
You also pick age (21, 25, 30, whatever you want) and skin tone. Pretty straightforward stuff.
Step 3: Physical Appearance
This is where it gets more detailed. Eye color, hair color, hairstyle. You’re basically building a character like you would in a video game, but with more granularity.
Then you get into body customization. Shape, body type, and yeah, you can customize other features too. It’s an NSFW platform, so they don’t shy away from that stuff. Though for the YouTube video I kept things pretty tame.
Step 4: Personality and Identity
This is actually the most important part, and I think most people skip it because it’s labeled as “optional.”
You can set personality traits. Things like honest, impulsive, naive, curious, talkative, witty, bookworm, smart, cute. I went with a mix of those plus “yandere” because, why not make things interesting.
You can also set:
- Voice style (they have different voice options)
- Clothing/outfit defaults
- Relationship scenario (wife, girlfriend, college roommate, etc.)
- Hobbies and interests
Here’s the thing I learned after creating a bunch of these characters. The personality settings actually matter. Like, a character with “shy” and “bookworm” talks very differently than one with “flirty” and “enthusiastic.” The AI actually pays attention to this stuff.
Step 5: Bring to Life
Once you’ve configured everything, you hit the create button and it costs you some “Dream Coins” (their in-app currency). Within about 30 seconds, your character exists. You get a profile image, the personality is set, and you can start chatting or generating images immediately.
And the cool part? You can go back and edit anything later. So if you don’t like something, you’re not stuck with it.
The Image Generation (This Is Where It Gets Impressive)
Okay so creating the character is one thing. But what really blew my mind was the image generation and how consistent it stays across multiple generations.
Here’s what I mean. With most AI image generators, if you create a character and then ask for different images of that character, you get wildly different results. The face changes, the body proportions shift, sometimes it looks like a completely different person.
My Dream Companion has figured out how to maintain consistency. So when I asked for images of my character surfing, meditating, in a maid outfit dusting a bookshelf (don’t ask), the character looked the same in all of them.
Same face. Same hair color. Same general vibe. That’s actually really hard to do technically, and I was impressed.
Style Presets
They also have these style presets that let you generate the same character in different visual styles:
- Realistic photography style
- Anime style
- Pixel art
- 90s anime (this one’s actually really cool)
- And a bunch of others
So you can have the same character, same personality, but see them rendered in completely different artistic styles. It’s like having multiple versions of the same person for different moods or contexts.
Video Generation
They’ve also added video generation, which is still pretty early stage but interesting. You can take any character you’ve created and generate short video clips of them doing various things.
Is it perfect? No. AI video generation is still kind of janky in 2025. But it’s a preview of where this is all heading. Within a year or two, these companions will have realistic video, voice conversations, maybe even real-time interaction.
The Pricing Reality
Let me be real about the business model here because I think it’s important to understand.
My Dream Companion runs on a subscription plus credits system. They have two main plans:
Premium ($6/month):
- 100 free Dream Coins monthly
- 6,000 text messages
- NSFW video generation
- Uncensored in-chat images
- Character creation
- Standard chat memory
Ultimate (more expensive):
- 800 free Dream Coins monthly
- Ultra long-term chat memory
- Fast voice messages
- Everything else from Premium
The Dream Coins get spent when you create characters, generate images, or generate videos. So depending on how much you use the platform, you might need to buy additional coins beyond what’s included.
Is this the cheapest option out there? No. But compared to a lot of competitors I’ve looked at, the pricing is actually pretty reasonable for what you get. And the yearly plans have significant discounts if you know you’re going to use it long-term.
What This Means for the Future of Relationships
Okay, here’s where I want to get a little philosophical. Because I don’t think most people are thinking deeply enough about what this technology means.
We’re at a point where you can literally design a companion from scratch. Their appearance, their personality, their voice, their interests. And then interact with them through text, images, and increasingly video.
Some people look at that and say, “That’s weird. That’s sad. Those people need to get real relationships.”
And look, I get that reaction. But I think it misses the bigger picture.
The Loneliness Angle
For people who are isolated, whether that’s due to social anxiety, physical disabilities, geographic location, or just being in a weird life season (like, I don’t know, going through a custody battle and having zero energy for dating), these companions serve a real purpose.
They’re not replacing human connection. They’re filling a gap where human connection isn’t available or accessible.
And honestly? I’d rather someone have an AI companion to talk to at 2 AM than be completely alone with their thoughts. Sometimes that’s the difference between a bad night and a really bad night.
The Customization Angle
There’s also something interesting about the customization aspect. In real relationships, you can’t design someone to be exactly what you want. And that’s good, that’s part of what makes relationships real and meaningful.
But there’s also value in having a space where you can explore what you actually want. What personality traits do you find attractive? What kind of communication style works for you? What interests would you want to share with a partner?
Building an AI companion forces you to think about these questions explicitly. And I wonder if that self-reflection might actually help people be better at real relationships, not worse.
The Technology Angle
And then there’s just the pure technology side. What we can do now with AI image generation, video generation, voice synthesis, and conversational AI is genuinely impressive. And it’s improving at an insane rate.
A year ago, maintaining character consistency across image generations was basically impossible. Now it’s standard on platforms like this.
Where will we be in another year? Two years? Five years?
I don’t think we can accurately predict it. But I do think ignoring it or dismissing it as “weird” is a mistake. This technology is going to reshape how humans connect with AI, whether we’re ready for it or not.
Should You Try It?
Look, I’m not going to tell you what to do. This isn’t for everyone, and I’m not pretending it is.
But if you’re curious about AI companions, if you want to see firsthand how far this technology has come, or if you’re just interested in the creative aspect of designing a character, My Dream Companion is a solid platform to explore.
They’ve clearly put thought into the user experience. The step-by-step creation process is way better than most competitors. The image consistency is impressive. And they keep adding new features.
Is it perfect? No. The video generation is still early. Sometimes the AI conversations can feel repetitive. And obviously the whole concept isn’t going to appeal to everyone.
But for what it is, it’s well-executed. And it’s a window into where this technology is heading.
If you want to check it out, the link is in the description. Full disclosure again: this video was sponsored by My Dream Companion. But I’ve turned down sponsorships from plenty of other AI platforms because the product wasn’t good enough. I only work with companies I’d actually recommend.
Final Thoughts
Here’s what I keep coming back to with all this AI companion stuff.
The technology exists. It’s improving rapidly. And humans are going to use it, whether cultural gatekeepers approve or not.
My approach has always been: understand it, explore it, form your own opinion based on actual experience rather than assumptions.
I’ve been wrong about AI before. Everyone has. The people who said AI art would never be good, that AI couldn’t write coherently, that AI companions would always feel hollow and fake, a lot of those predictions aged poorly.
So I try to stay curious. Try new things. Report back what I find.
And what I found with My Dream Companion is a platform that’s actually thought through the user experience and built something that, while not perfect, shows where this whole space is heading.
Thanks for watching. And hey, if you’re interested in more AI content, the channel has plenty of it. I cover everything from practical AI tools to philosophical questions about where this technology is taking us.
Let me know in the comments what you think about AI companions. I’m genuinely curious whether your opinion has changed at all after seeing what’s possible now.
See you in the next one.