Could you be in a parasocial relationship? Psychologist Gretchen Robertson and YouTuber Flossie Clegg share their tips on the signs to look out for and what to do about it in our new article:
Are you familiar with the term ‘parasocial relationships’? It’s a psychological term used to describe when someone thinks they have a friendship or bond with a person they have never met before or spoken to face-to-face.Gretchen Robertson, a psychotherapist whose clients include influencers and YouTubers, and Flossie Clegg, a YouTuber and digital content creator, joined Anita Rani on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour to discuss.
“In very acute situations, the parasocial relationship can be obsessive, with an emotional bond that feels authentic and deeply emotional, which can become triggering.”“Common signs can include following the person of interest and attempts of direct communication with them," says Gretchen."Financial donations to the celebrity are connected with a sense of personal investment in the person's life and their achievements.
“Please remember there are friends and family around you who truly do love and value your company,” says Flossie. “Your worth is not dictated by response or lack of response from a person online.
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