 having relationships that aren't really real. NPR host Manu Samaroti has been investigating this on the latest episode of the podcast, Body Electric. She's here to tell us more. So first of all, how do these apps work? Okay, it's pretty simple. There are numerous apps that you can download and then choose what kind of friend you want to text with or talk to by phone. For my reporting, I tried out a life coach, a fitness coach, a bestie, and the psychologist,