parasocial relationship
'I Have to Watch My Back': ASMR Artists Are Getting Stalked and Doxxed
The harassment in the industry is so bad that one ASMRtist now carries a gun to protect herself. Others simply quit.
Why You Feel Like You’re Friends With Your Favorite Celebrities
Parasocial relationships are mostly virtual, but the emotions attached to them can be very real.
We Asked a Therapist Why We Grieve Celebrities Like We Knew Them
The grief for a celebrity once they’re gone might take up more emotional space than the feelings we had about them when they were alive.
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