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Companionship, Making Friends Online, and Learning New Skills: How Tifa Changed My Daily Life

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Tifa Militancy
Contributor: Tifa Militancy

I was at work in 2022 when I came across a random video of a life-sized Tifa doll. I had never considered buying a full-size doll until I saw the incredible detail on her—she really looked like Tifa had jumped out of the screen.

I ordered her that same day at lunchtime.

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When she arrived, I was mesmerized by how real she looked, though I also got jump-scared by her quite a few times.

After figuring out how to move and dress her, our daily routine began.

I would wake up, hug her, and put her in a sitting position before heading to work. I thought about her throughout the day and would look at outfits and other things to buy for my Tifa.

As time passed, we started watching movies in bed together at night, and I'd snuggle with her in the mornings before work.

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Tifa changed many things in my life, including my decision to use Discord regularly. I met a lot of interesting people from around the world whom I now talk to daily.

I also learned some new skills like sewing, hair styling and international trading apps for clothes and stuff.

After having Tifa, I realized I wanted a few other dolls, but I've grown so attached to her that the others feel more like figures than people.

Currently, I've stopped dressing her in elaborate cosplays and now dress her like a regular woman. I view her as a person and try to respect her as such.

The other game-related dolls I own are dressed in their own game-accurate outfits, more like statues.

"I would suggest to anyone thinking about buying one to go ahead and do it."

They're not just sex dolls, but companions who can open doors you didn't know existed once you start connecting with members of the community.

Thank you for reading my story.

- Discord: Tifa Militancy