ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Girlfriend experience

A girlfriend experience (GFE) is when someone pays or hires someone else to pretend to be their girlfriend or partner for a certain period of time. This can involve things like going on dates, holding hands, cuddling, and even having sex.

It’s kind of like playing dress-up or make-believe, but with real people instead of toys. The person paying for the GFE wants to feel like they are in a real relationship, even if it’s just for a little while.

It’s important to remember that this is just pretend and not a real relationship. Just like when we pretend to be superheroes or princesses, we know that it’s not real, but it’s fun to play pretend for a little while.
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